Error deleting empty folder on Mac Studio

I am trying to delete an empty folder from MAC studio. I have all the permission set correctly. I get the following error message "The operation can’t be completed because you don’t have permission to access some of the items." What are the next steps?


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Original Title: Folder will not delete

Mac Studio, macOS 15.3

Posted on Aug 20, 2025 02:35 AM

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Aug 20, 2025 10:19 AM in response to den.thed

Thanks for this, it worked as far as deleting the file from the Mac. I figured out that it's actually dropbox that was preventing the delete. So when it synchs with Mac, the unwanted folder comes right back. Now I have to figure out how to force delete the folder from Dropbox. All the permissions are there, but it wont let me. Anyway - its not a Mac issue anymore, thanks for your help.

Aug 20, 2025 10:32 AM in response to DL studio

DL studio wrote:

Thanks for this, it worked as far as deleting the file from the Mac. I figured out that it's actually dropbox that was preventing the delete. So when it synchs with Mac, the unwanted folder comes right back. Now I have to figure out how to force delete the folder from Dropbox. All the permissions are there, but it wont let me. Anyway - its not a Mac issue anymore, thanks for your help.


Mac Studio, macOS 15.3



if necessary log into Dropbox from a browser...

ref: Delete a Dropbox file or folder




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Aug 20, 2025 12:14 PM in response to DL studio

DL studio wrote:

Thanks for this, it worked as far as deleting the file from the Mac.

You're welcome.

I figured out that it's actually dropbox that was preventing the delete. So when it synchs with Mac, the unwanted folder comes right back. Now I have to figure out how to force delete the folder from Dropbox. All the permissions are there, but it wont let me. Anyway - its not a Mac issue anymore, thanks for your help.

Just ignore the Folder.

Error deleting empty folder on Mac Studio

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