How Do You Delete Read Only Files?
• Right-click on the “read-only” file you wish to delete. • Choose “Properties” from the submenu. • Uncheck the box next to the “read-only” option in the “Properties” menu. If the box is checked and grayed out, either the file is in use or you don’t have permission to change it. Make sure that no programs are using the file and log-in as an administrator to correct these issues. Delete the file. • Open the Finder and click once on the file you want to delete. • Click File at the top of the Finder menu, then select “Show.” • Select the “Privileges” option. • Click on the box next to “Owner.” Available options include “Read,” “Write,” “Read & Write,” and “Execute.” Make sure the file is set to “Read & Write.” Delete the file.
