[G4] Sawtooth Jaguar OS9 Snafu

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In a message dated 2/11/03 10:07:58 AM, jsoriano at sumbeach.com writes:

<<  And, I can't delete the .Trashes directory because I can't figure out the 
password for root.  HELP! >>

Boot from the original OS-X install disk and create a totally NEW password 
for the root user. Do not perform the complete OS installation!!!!! Just the 
new password creation!!!! Then, shut-down and restart.

That will allow you to make permission changes as the Administrator user by 
getting information on the file you want to remove and then activate the 
permission change preference.

You could also trash the file while booted to the install CD. That doesn't 
require any permissions to do because you didn't start from the installed OS 
and you can delete anything you want (a very dangerous situation if you don't 
understand exactly what you are doing).

Good luck.