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 think I jumped the gun in previous msg.;
  what OS are you using where the problem occured?

Regards,
Russ Preston




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