Change Permissikons on Multiple Files?

Hello,
I'm a recent convert from the Windows/PC world, and so far I really like everything about Apple OS X. I'm very happy about the ease with which I can get my home sharing set up, with user accounts and access from multiple computers.
But I'm having one little problem.
I have an iMac in my office, and a Mac Mini on another floor. I was able to move most of my files from one computer to another, but for some reason certain folders contain files with the wrong permissions and I'm being blocked from moving them around.
I know how to change permissions one file at a time, but some of these folders have 70 - 100 files in them. Is there a way to select several files at once and change their permissions as a batch? When I accessed 70 files and then did a "get info" I got 70 separate info windows open at once, and each time I want to change permissions I have to "unlock" it, then enter my administrator password -- not fun!
Please help!
Thanks,
Matt

Niel and Barney-15E,
Yes, I noticed that the "Get Info" command changes when I hold down the Option key. However, the Inspector still does not allow me to change permissions on the selected files as a batch.
nachdenki,
OK, I know I can change the permissions on the folder, but doing this adds an extra listing to the "sharing" area of the System Preferences, which I don't want to do. I just want to set the sharing preferences for the folder, not each sub-folder. Also, I read the "apply to enclosed items" command causes issues with the files, so I think I want to avoid that option.
This whole thing is a little strange. I set the permissions for the entire folder through the "Sharing" area of System Preferences, so I don't know why this particular sub-folder has access problems.
The best thing would be some ability to set permissions on a batch of files.
Thanks,
Matthew

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