Downloaded a file containing 70 documents from a trusted source. Need to delete the fold & files. Tried all the usual methods for deleting unwanted documents & folders but keep getting dialogue box from Finder asking for a password. I've put in what I believe should be the password needed but it does not work. Suggestions?
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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.7
The password needed for this will be the password you use when you login to your Mac after you start it up.
What error message do you get when the process fails?
Just to be sure, I just logged out as user and restarted my computer. I was asked for a password to restart and put in the one that I use. The computer started as expected. I then tried to delete the folder/files and received the same 'need password' screen. I put in the password just used to successfully start the computer and the computer tried to process the password but them just 'shakes' back and forth - like saying 'no' or 'incorrect'. No error message is given. Should I get in touch with the sender of the folder to see if they had the file password protected? Also, forgot to mention, original attachment was a zip file which I opened. Would that make a difference?
Unable to delete downloaded files on my MacBook Pro running macOS 12.7
