can't empty the Trash.

Hi. I have several files in my Trash that I cannot delete. I have tried to restart the Mac and delete them from the Trash. Still not working. Help me please.

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Posted on Feb 27, 2019 6:25 AM

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Feb 27, 2019 6:28 AM in response to Yaskevich_Eugene

What files? Some are protected from deletion.

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