Some files cannot open

I posted before that I had put my data back onto my MBP from external HD backup clone after I had to have it replaced. At that time I was unable to open any files. I ask how to fix and someone told me to do a repair disk permission which I did and I thought it fixed. But I am still seeing a red - sign on some files and on all files when I try to Use software like "tidy up" to find duplicates. All the files have red -signs then and say they are empty. Any suggestions?

control + click ( or right click if you can) and select "get info". Towards the bottom of that look at "Sharing & Permissions". There is will tell you if you can read and/or write the file.
clicking the lock icon in the lower corner and entering a password (assuming administrator account) you can change the "read & write" privileges.

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