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Beware of the lsattr command - it can cause confusion!
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Posted: 03 Feb, 2007
by: Admin A.
Updated: 03 Feb, 2007
by: Admin A.

Linux lsattr chattr

I'm trying to remove an old file from my computer but for some reason I'm unable to.

When I try to remove it I get the message "rm: cannot unlink 'filename': Operation not permitted"

I am logged in as root when I try this command. I am also unable to move the file.

The file's permissions are "-rw-r-----". The file is owned by root. I am also unable to chmod the file to expand the permissions. Can anyone suggest what I should try next?

"lsattr (filename)", if a "u" and a "i" turn up its made (i)mmutable and (u)ndeletable. "chattr -iu (filename)" to undo this.
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