Why cant i empty my trash it says i don't have permission to access some of these items

why cant i empty my trash it says i don't have permission to access some of these items

Right click on the hard drive icon and select Get Info. (If there is no right click on your mouse, click once then type command + i - two keys together).
This is the bottom part of the pane that comes up:
1. Click on the padlock and authenticate with your password.
2. Look at your name and make sure it says "Read & Write. If it does not, change it by clicking on whatever is there.
3. Click on the gear, and select "apply to enclosed items".
This will take some time. When it is done close this pane.

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The operation can't be completed because you don't have permission to access some of the items. ive moved these files from my sd card to the trash, when i take out the sd card the trash empties but then fills up when i put it back in, it wont empty.

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I just downloaded the app from Firefox, dragged it into my application folder and got a pop up saying "The operation can't be completed because you don't have permission to access some of the items."

* Download a new copy of the Firefox program: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all.html
* Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re)install.
* Install the new version that you have downloaded.
Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.

When I go to install the update - it says I don't have permissions to access some of the items, so cannot install. Ihave a MACBook Pro (new). Please help.

See above. When updating the newest version of Firefox - I go to drag the logo into my applications folder and it says "the operation cannot be completed, because you don't have permission to access some of the items". and it will not let the process continue. Can I fix this, so I can install the update?
I have a MAC Version 10.6.4 (it's practically brand new!)

* Download a new copy of the Firefox program: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all.html
* Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re)install.
* Install the new version that you have downloaded.
Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.

I'm unable to update Firefox. operation can't be completed because you don't have permission to access some of the items. I own the computer, why would I not have permission? This has happened other times and I don't know what it means.

I just wanted to update firefox and it won't let me. I drag the icon into applications, then a window ask me if I want to replace older version. I click yes and the window mentioned above appears. I purchased this computer new, I'm the only owner. Why would I not give myself permission to do something on my own computer.

If you get an error message that you do not have sufficient permissions or have problems with updating then easiest is to download the full version and trash the currently installed version to do a clean install of the new version.
Download a new copy of the Firefox program and save the DMG file to the desktop
* Firefox 4.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
* Firefox 3.6.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
* Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re-)install
* Install the new version that you have downloaded
Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.

I am trying to update from Firefox 3 to 4 on my desktop. I did it on my laptop. When I try to drag 4 to my applications folder I get a message saying "The operation can't be completed because you don't have permission to access some of the items."

I cannot install Firefox 4. I think I already gave as many details as I have in my question.

If you have problems with updating or with the permissions then easiest is to download the full version and trash the currently installed version to do a clean install of the new version.
Download a new copy of the Firefox program and save the DMG file to the desktop
* Firefox 4.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
* Firefox 3.6.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
* Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re-)install
* Install the new version that you have downloaded
Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.

I have version 3.5.11 and want to update to the most current firefox. I download but when I try to put it in my Mac applications, it says I dont have permission to access some of the items.

I have a Mac with snow leopard. I am using firefox 3.5.11 and want to install the most current version. I downloaded it and when I try to drop it on my applications it says I don't have permission to access some of the items.
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== I treid to update

Hello Curly59,
''"do you want to replace the newer version that is already installed with this older one?" ''
it is correct
1. Download a copy of the latest firefox from http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all.html
2. '''Trash''' the current Firefox application to do a clean install.
3. Install the version that you have downloaded.
Do not select to remove your personal data, your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose your bookmarks or other personal data.
see also: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/install-firefox-mac?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Installing+Firefox+on+Mac#os=mac&browser=fx19 Installing Firefox on Mac]
thank you

When I try to open the latest version I get a message saying I don't have sufficient priveleges for some of them items

I have version 6.0. I downloaded the latest version. When I move the icon to the applications folder I get a message asking if I wish to replace the older version. When I say yes, I get a message saying I don't have "sufficient privileges for some of the items."

It is better to download a new copy of the Firefox program from:
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all.html
Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean reinstall.
Install the new version that you have downloaded.
(your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose bookmarks or other personal data).
thank you
Please mark "Solved" the answer that really solve the problem, to help others with a similar problem.

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It gives me the message 'the operation cant be complete because you dont have permission to access some of the items'
I tried to even format it to a mac to use it with time machine but it is saying i dont have ownership. I am gettin really frustrated with this, please help

Then use a proper backup application.
Periodically using drag & drop isn't very reliable or complete, and backing-up your entire system is much better than just some selected data. When your internal HD fails (they all do, sooner or later) or something else awful happens, reinstalling everything can be a very large, tedious, and error-prone process. Among other things, 3rd-party apps will have to be reinstalled from the original discs or re-downloaded, and purchase keys or serial numbers re-entered.
You already have Time Machine -- it's built-in to OSX, and very easy to use. You might want to review the Time Machine Tutorial, and perhaps browse Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions.
And/or, you can use a 3rd-party "cloning" application such as SuperDuper or CarbonCopyCloner. See Time Machine vs. Clones and Archives for an overview of the differences.

The operation cant be completed because you dont have permission to access some of the items

First of all sorry if my gammar isnt the best, as I suffer for Dylexia and spell and gammar check isnt that good yet!
Has anyone ran into the same issue when copying files to a network share or removable drive where you have full access over and you get a good old error message
"operation cant be completed because you dont have permission to access some of the items" or and apple random number code that you need to good (so much for a good gui with having to google for the number codes!)
It really annoyes me as no matter what operating system you use it never outputs a reports to inform what "items" it has issues with and there locations so you can copy them manually.
its not too bad when its a few items but when it is 50 or so items in several folders you are copying and the os decedes it doesnt like you and makes up an poor error message such as the one above I really want to throw it out the window...
I have check for premissions on the destination and all are ok .
i have also check and none of the files are locked or read only.
I am sure I am not the only one who want the OS to explain what file and its location caused the issue.
Does anyone know the fix or uses tools that bypass the os annoying errors.
As the folder I have been trying to copy has only copied 348 of the 1591 files across.
Thanks for the help!

that1coolkid,
which Terminal “trick” have you already tried?

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* Download a new copy of the Firefox program: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all.html
* Trash the current Firefox application to do a clean (re)install.
* Install the new version that you have downloaded.
Your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose your bookmarks and other personal data.

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.usually I can google facebook and login that way.
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Click: Show Cookies
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* http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/4.0/system-requirements/
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