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Re: protected files
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Re: protected files


  • Subject: Re: protected files
  • From: Michelle Steiner <email@hidden>
  • Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2001 18:50:17 -0700

On 4/21/01 6:39 PM, Michel Beckers <email@hidden> wrote:

>how to get rid of files which are protected (ok;it's easy by clicking
>manually in the 'checkbox' in the 'file' menu (info),but it's a monk's
>repetitive hassle with hundreds of them).Once in the trash-bin;which
>'command'-term should I use?(Delete-erase doesn't help).

The easiest way to to it is to drag their enclosing folder to the trash,
and then Choose Empty Trash from the Special menu while holding down the
option key. This will empty even locked files from the trash, without
any dialogs.

Scripting/automating isn't always the best way to get things done.

--Michelle

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| Michelle Steiner | We're not human beings having a spiritual |
| | experience. We're spiritual beings |
| email@hidden | having a human experience. |
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