Delete a large file

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Delete a large file

When I try to delete a large (3.46GB) .mov file I get the following error message OSStatus error -47. Please can you advise me what to do to delete this file.

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Apr 2, 2020 5:55 AM

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dominic23

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Apr 2, 2020 8:45 AM in response to chris24w

OSStatus error -47.

This error notification shows up when a file is being used for some reason.

When a user quit/force quit the application, the file is no more active, enabling the user to delete it.

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dominic23

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Apr 2, 2020 6:57 AM in response to chris24w

Quit the application or force quit the application related to this file.

Shutdown the computer from  menu in the menu bar.

Restart the computer and try deleting the file.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201276

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chris24w Author

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Apr 2, 2020 8:33 AM in response to dominic23

Thanks very much Dominic23. However, just now I discovered that the menu gave me the option of moving the file to trash, which I did, and then I could empty the trash can with no difficulty. Quite why it wouldn't let me delete the file, I don't know.

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chris24w Author

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Apr 2, 2020 8:47 AM in response to dominic23

Thanks.

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