Fix “rm: remove write-protected regular file” Error in Ubuntu Terminal

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Published on May 30, 2025 9:56:52 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oT591TN-RU

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In this video, I’ll show you how to fix the common error in Ubuntu:
rm: remove write-protected regular file
This error usually appears when you try to delete a folder or file that’s write-protected using the rm command.

💡 What you’ll learn:

Why this error happens

How to safely delete write-protected folders using the terminal

The correct command: rm -rf folder-name

Quick demonstration using a real example

⚠ ️ Warning: Be careful while using rm -rf as it forcefully deletes files and folders. Double-check the folder name to avoid deleting anything important.

🔒 This video is for educational purposes only to help beginners understand Linux terminal errors and how to solve them safely.

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