How to delete "locked" folder and contents?

ambieee · 04-18-2010, 05:29 PM

i locked a folder of pictures on my linux and now want to delete them, but it wont even let me open the folder or do anything with it, what do i do to unlock it then delete it?????????

TB0ne · 04-18-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ambieee

i locked a folder of pictures on my linux and now want to delete them, but it wont even let me open the folder or do anything with it, what do i do to unlock it then delete it?????????

Do not flag your posts as urgent. This isn't urgent for anyone but you...we volunteer our time here, so telling us to hurry up and help you is very rude.

Second, if you want answers to your questions, post some actual, useful details. Things like version/distro of Linux, how you 'locked' this folder, using what application, etc.

XavierP · 04-18-2010, 05:46 PM

Have you tried removing the folder as root?

hunternet93 · 04-18-2010, 06:02 PM

Assuming you are usuing ubuntu or similar with GNOME, press alt-f2. In the box that shows up type "gksudo nautilus" (without the quotes). Then, type your password. Now you can delete or open anything, locked or not. Be careful, you could even delete important system files.

grail · 04-18-2010, 09:15 PM

I second TB0ne, how did you lock the folder?

devnull10 · 04-19-2010, 06:32 AM

I'd imagine the OP has changed the permissions on the folder and now is unable to get back in. If you are the owner of said folder then you should be able to change them back again!