Files moved from Google Drive to Mac locked

When I move files from GD to my desktop I get a permissions message saying the file is locked but when I go into Get Info, they are not actually locked.

Mac Studio, macOS 12.3

Posted on Jan 12, 2023 9:24 AM

Similar questions

You do not have permission to save files to this location Recently on my iMac (OS Ventura 13.4.1) I found that when trying to save Excel or Word files to particular locations, I get either "You do not have permission to save files to this location" (Excel) or "Word cannot save or create this file" (Word). The folders are located on an external drive that's been connected and in use for several years. In Finder I can see that I successfully saved newly created Word and Excel files via both apps to this same location as recently as 8-9 months ago. I also note that files from this location now only open as Read Only and I can't duplicate/rename them to this same location. Additionally I note that I can't delete files from this location. In Get Info for this drive, firstly I note the drive name and extension field is greyed out. Format shows as "Windows NT File System (NTFS)", which made me wonder if this was the culprit but then, as noted above, I've definitely successfully save to this location in the recent past. Additionally, under Sharing & Permissions it says "You can only read". However the table immediately below shows my name followed by "(Me)" in the Name column, and "Read & Write" in the Privilege column. I don't understand why it knows that it's me logged in (and this is my personal Mac, so there are no other users anyway), but then tells me I have different permissions to those shown immediately below on the same screen. Incidentally, on a second external drive (Format: ExFAT") I can do everything I've mentioned above, however in Get Info, under Sharing & Permissions, this one says "You have custom access". It also says the drive was created on 1 January 1970 and modified on 1 January 1980 which I guess is a whole other thing that I probably don't wanna get into here right now! So disregarding my last observation above, does anyone have any hints or tips as to what's going on here? Despite owning this Mac since 2017, the internal machinations of MacOS are still mostly a mystery to me so I have no explanation in my own mind for what might be happening. Any help with be hugely appreciated. Cheers, Matt
3948 7
I do not have permission to view my folders. I recently renamed my iMac HD because I get confused by DropBox showing Mac and Mac 2 in the folders. That's the most recent thing I did, and now I cannot open any of my folders on my iMac because I do not have permission to it. I followed the suggestion to Get Info and then unlock the folder. The unlock button can be toggled, but the folder locks again right after. I do not see the Sharing Permission button on my Get Info pop-up, as suggested in other videos. Please help, I cannot access any of my folders. At this point, my iMac is functioning just like a big iPhone.
817 3
Random folders show "custom access" permissions. How to fix? Random folders show "custom access" permissions and won't allow me to change. This is stopping me from "apply to enclosed items". Which means I have to enter password for each enclosed file/image to make any changes or move. These are possibly folders I've copied from my 2016 MBP. Any ideas on how to fix? The correct Terminal commands would be great. Thanks
411 3

1 reply

Jan 15, 2023 9:11 AM in response to Renaygun

Hi Renaygun,

Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.

We'd recommend contacting Apple Support for a deeper dive into the permissions issue.

Have a fantastic day!

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Files moved from Google Drive to Mac locked

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up