Cannot Delete File

[issueswithmymac]

Hi,

I have been googling all night and can't find a way to delete or move some files. The varying types of files are in a time machine backup on an external drive that isn't used for time machine anymore so there's a bunch of other stuff on there too. When I attempt to move or delete a file I get the message:

The operation can’t be completed because backup items can’t be modified.

I've disabled SIP but that did nothing. Any ideas? Help much appreciated!

 

[grahamperrin]

If you no longer require the backup set: delete it.

If you require the backup set and want to delete only part of it:

1. enter Time Machine
2. select the unwanted item
3. use the appropriate menu, it probably has a cog icon.

You can not use Finder or Time Machine to move files to, from, or within a Time Machine backup.

SIP is unrelated.

 

[issueswithmymac]

Ok, thanks for the quick response,Gragham. One More question:

I am trying to use a vst synthesizer and the audio samples it uses are in the backup. The synth says the folder is not writable, but I have made sure it and all of its sub folders are r-w. Is the backup thing the issue? Is there seriously no way to move that sample library from the backup folder to a normal hard drive?

Edit: vst

 

[grahamperrin]

Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions 16. How can I restore a file/folder to an alternate location?

(There's probably comparable help within OS X. I don't have a system running, to tell.)

You should refrain from changing permissions within a Time Machine backup. It'll not have the desired effect.