When I try to delete a file I am getting acess denied as error .How should I set the mode of a file or is there any way of deleting a file forcefully with out changing the mode.
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When I try to delete a file I am getting acess denied as error .How should I set the mode of a file or is there any way of deleting a file forcefully with out changing the mode.
This question is OS-dependent.
With UNIX/Linux it is neccessary to have write permission for the directory containing the file. If the sticky bit is set on the directory (like on /tmp) you have to be owner of the file, too.
If you’re using annother OS you may want to refine your question.