Can't delete a file I created

When I try to delete, I get a "you don't have permission." When I go to Info to try to change myself to the owner, I unlock the lock. When I select my name from the list of names and use the icon below, option to change to owner is greyed out. I click +, add my full name, press select, return to list of names. Computer just spins on "fetching"

on MacBook Pro, OS - Monterey 12.6.7

Thank you

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Aug 17, 2023 2:13 PM

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ku4hx

Level 7

23,676 points

Aug 17, 2023 2:28 PM in response to maia170

You add your login ID. If you login ID is your name, it must be entered exactly as displayed on the login screen noting caps and periods if present.

For instance: If your login ID is Alfred E. Newman it must be enter exactly like that.

For this reason I prefer very simple login IDs ... macman for instance.

maia170 Author

Level 1

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Aug 17, 2023 2:47 PM in response to ku4hx

I am using my exact login to unlock the Info/permissions window.

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