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After reviewing some previous threads I think I might have a better idea of what my problem is? I had a clone HD put onto my new computer and it seems that it has become an authentication nightmare. I'm moving files that shouldn't regularly require authentication. For example: download images from email and create a folder on desktop. To move the files/folder I have to copy them elsewhere authenticate.

I can't just drag files/folders. Then since I had to make a duplicate folder instead of just moving it I have to delete the original on the desktop and have to authenticate to delete it in the trash. The above mentioned thread offers a solution but I don't know how to use terminal? Code: sudo chown -R [B]YourShortName[/B].Replace YourShortName with your username, which is generally the same as what is written on the home folder in Finder in the sidebar. Usually has a house icon. Then enter a space afterward and a dot.

The dot represents the current directory you are in, which will be your home folder. After entering the command, it will ask for your password. As you enter it in, there will be no feedback, no asterisks, just keep typing and hit enter when it's in. It'll take a little time to run depending how many files are there.

If any errors come up, copy and paste them into a post here. The command itself changes the owner of the files (ch=change, own=owner). The -R means it's recursive so everything in your home folder will have its owner property changed to your username.

Code: sudo chown -R [B]YourShortName[/B].Replace YourShortName with your username, which is generally the same as what is written on the home folder in Finder in the sidebar. Usually has a house icon. Then enter a space afterward and a dot. The dot represents the current directory you are in, which will be your home folder.

After entering the command, it will ask for your password. As you enter it in, there will be no feedback, no asterisks, just keep typing and hit enter when it's in. It'll take a little time to run depending how many files are there. If any errors come up, copy and paste them into a post here.

The command itself changes the owner of the files (ch=change, own=owner). Docker daemon log location. The -R means it's recursive so everything in your home folder will have its owner property changed to your username.