I have an IMac.  I put a folder on the desk top and now want to delete it.  The folder seems to be locked.  I went to get info and tried to unlock it but still can't delete it.  The folder has nothing in it.  Any help would be great.  Thanks

I have an IMac.   I put a folder on the desk top and now want to delete it.  The folder seems to be locked.  I went into Get Info and attemted to unlock the folder and delete it.  Won't go away.   There is nothing in the folder.   How do I unlock this folder and delete it?   When I try to delete it, I'm asked for my password which I put in and is accepted, but will not delete the folder.  Any help would be great.

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