Why can’t I delete files from external hard drive - Mac

Delete Documents on External hdd

[@Mrjoey.22]

There's no "Move to Trash" or "Move to Bin" option when I right-click on the item that I want to delete.

[@TechandDesign]

sure

[@TheCenturyPleyades]

I have the same issue no "Move to Trash" or "Move to Bin" options either

[@FewAndSecret11]

what kind of a reply is this?? @@TechandDesign

[@rsmug8585]

I also don’t have the option at all!!

[@1Deep43VA]

I also don’t have the option but it does say I can “read and write”
I guess this is a rare problem that can’t be fixed 😅

[@claudiaquenguan10]

Hi, the permission is only on read and It’s not allowing me to change it

[@SpongeTheAbsolute]

bruh...I don't see the option to move it to bin....HELP

[@seco7652]

me to bro if u know then help me

[@ijusthaveapotato]

Skill issues

[@rsmug8585]

Same doesn’t work for me!!!

[@kushagra535]

i didn't empty bin before ejecting the hdd, and now i cant delete the files from the bin. is there any solution?

[@radioactiveblueberries]

I had the same issue. His idea about formatting will take care of your issues .

[@roismartin]

my hard drives are on "custom access mode" and i need to change them to "read & write" to delete my files from the bin... but i can't change that without erasing everthing and i dont have others to make a back up

[@isicommisso]

What if it says "you can't read and write" under sharing and permissions?

[@vanitadutta8937]

Hi,i can't delete files from my external hard disk as its showing me an error - The operation can’t be completed because backup items can’t be modified...... , pls suggest how to delete the files from the hard disk.

[@TechandDesign]

I recommend watching this video

[@vanitadutta8937]

@@TechandDesign Not helpful..

[@TechandDesign]

I would think that also if I didn't watch the video

[@daviOU812]

I have read all comments, followed instructions provided, and the option to drag to trash bin is not provided.
Is there any other options to discard files without reprogramming?

[@TechandDesign]

sorry, you will need to follow the video

[@vixdesignz5159]

This method defanately doesn't work. still cant delete individual files from hard drive

[@TechandDesign]

I recommend watching the video

[@ruqone]

Thanks!

[@danemagallanes8906]

I cant click the read and write what to do?

[@TechandDesign]

you need to be admin user to do this

[@JohnJenkins-rh6et]

@@TechandDesign how can I make myself the admin user?

[@tavishkaplaysgames5360]

4th

[@ytfungaming]

3rd