I have a file I can't delete because it is locked, and I can't unlock it.

I have a file I can't get rid of.  It is locked, and no matter how hard I try I can't unlock it.  I have tried "Getinfo", entered my administrator password, and while the the little lock shows unlocked, I click on the lock checkbox, the checkmark disappears, then reappears.  Any ideas??
Thanks

I would suggest repairing your permissions. To repair permissions go to Finder> Applications> Utilities> Disk Utility. When the application opens, in the sidebar click on the Macintosh HD partition and then click the "First Aid" tab. In that window you'll see a button labeled "Repair Permissions", click that option and wait for the process to complete. When Disk Utility is done repairing permissions, reboot the computer and try deleting the file again to see if it does.
Let me know how this works for you...

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