NPfield at aol.com wrote: > Some time ago, I downloaded a Java update (no longer remember why, > since I don't need much of what Java has) and put it on my external > HD. Then I was told it wouldn't run on my ancient OS. Recently, > cleaning out old files on the HD, I tried to trash the update. > Everything went except four folders: Applications, Library, System, > and usr. When I tried to trash them, I got message: "This operation > could not be completed because the item is owned by root." Hmm. I > thot *I* owned everything on this Mac. Does this mean I have to > reformat the HD, or is there another way? Maybe I have to live with > it? Much thanks, as usual. > > Nolan I'm sure someone in the group can tell you how to root these problem folders out.
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