Problem trashing folder from Applications

I just discovered that I can't move or trash anything out of my applications folder. MAC help just says I have to be logged on as an administrator to do that, but I am. I can do other administrator things, but not that. I made sure the permissions were ok in the Get Info window, eg., that I was the owner. I was able to trash the contents of the folder, but not the folder. I then discovered that I couldn't move anything in the applications folder, meaning, if I want to get rid of some small program, like Mac Solitaire, which isn't in a folder, I can't! This all happened right after I downloaded an update for the Limewire file sharing program and discovered after I installed it that it wasn't working properly, so decided to trash it. That was the one I had the initial trouble with. What could be going on here? Have I caught a virus or something? I haven't tried to remove anything from the applications folder for such a long time that I don't know if there was a problem before I downloaded Limewire. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hi sedona76,
Though it appears some permissions are correct, have
you done a "repair permissions?"
If not, run Disk Utility and repair permissions (go
Utilities>Disk Utility>First Aid>Repair Disk
Permissions.)
Now try to trash the program you desire to delete.
Please post back with results.
Hope this helps.
Bob
Thank you, thank you Bob. That worked just fine.
Fran

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