In need of help...can't delete certain locked files in my trash!

Hi, Happy Holidays,
I just tried to back up my hd with superduper and was deleting my trash when I discovered a few folders with certain files that can't be deleted. I have the following folders in my trash that won't delete:applications, and system (contains a bootx file?). The system folder cannot be moved out of the trash or deleted? Any help would be appreciated.

What you are doing requires a Second Boot partition/HD. If superduper comes with a CD or Partition boot function, you may select the locked items, and use Command + I. After the keyboard shortcut has been executed by you, go down to the bottom of the window "filename Info". Then re write the ownership and permissions (Details) Owner to your username.
Now try and delete the files, not working? That may be because you are currently using the boot partition the files are on.

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