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error 47?

I am trying to delete large files and see duplicate names and when hitting delete I get this "The operation couldn’t be completed. (OSStatus error -47.)" HELP!

Posted on Dec 21, 2018 8:52 AM

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JimmyCMPIT

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Posted on Dec 21, 2018 9:05 AM

-47 is an indication the file is busy.

Wait a while and if this happens again in about 15-20 minutes reboot and try it again, or just reboot.

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JimmyCMPIT

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Dec 21, 2018 9:05 AM in response to jlmb63

-47 is an indication the file is busy.

Wait a while and if this happens again in about 15-20 minutes reboot and try it again, or just reboot.

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