unable to delete "locked" folders from trash :(

[wwwdotcomdotnet]

When I try to delete certain folders from my trash I must physically uncheck the lock icon in the more info of the folder. This has become exceedingly frustrating as I have hundreds of folders that have this issue. Only about half of the folders are like this, however I refuse to do this manually as there must be a better way. Can anyone recommend a better way? I tried highlighting all of the folders to remove the lock and that did work, however these folders have subfolders and it is becoming a huge chore. If it helps, I have two user accounts set up on my iMac, however mine is the administrator account. Attached are two screenshots of what I am talking about. On the left you see the Glassjaw folder has a lock on it, and if command click it the right screenshot pops up and you must deselect the locked option. Any help would save me a ton (HOURS) of trouble. I'm at wits end

 

[WildCowboy]

Have a look at this document and see if any of those tips work well for you.

 

[wwwdotcomdotnet]

of course its as simple as holding down the option key when

*slams face into desk*

thanks, that did the trick though!

 

[wwwdotcomdotnet]

actually, now that I have that taken car of, how do I unlock hundreds more folders with subfolders that aren't in my trash?

 

[gusious]

actually, now that I have that taken car of, how do I unlock hundreds more folders with subfolders that aren't in my trash?

I guess manually.....

 

[bartelby]

As a matter of interest did you try holding Alt down when you emptied the trash?

 

[wwwdotcomdotnet]

As a matter of interest did you try holding Alt down when you emptied the trash?

I held down the option button and that did the trick