Can't move my iPhotos folder - can only copy

Im trying to move my iphoto library into my google drive folder to sync it up, but it only lets me copy the folder and not move it (its currently in the root of the harddrive - the google drive folder is on the same harddrive)
In fact I cant move anything from the root of the hardrive to any other location - its as if its locked or somthing
Copying it there isnt an option either as i havent enough space on my harddrive
thanks for any help guys!
Nick

Delete the original after you paste the copy to your Google Drive.

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