How to delete this immediately in the trash?


I tried emptying the trash but it keeps giving me this error message:


"The operation can’t be completed because some items had to be skipped. For each item, choose File > Get Info, make sure “Locked” is deselected, and then check the Sharing & Permissions section. When you are sure the items are unlocked and not designated as Read Only or No Access, try again."



MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Jan 3, 2021 12:49 PM

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Jan 5, 2021 3:58 PM in response to bdo_appworkshop

Hello bdo_appworkshop,



Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are unable to empty the Trash on your Mac, as you get an error message. First, try running First Aid on your hard drive with the built in Disk Utility tool, as this can correct simple issues like you're experiencing. Then restart and test your issue again.



How to repair a Mac disk with Disk Utility



Next, use safe mode to start up your Mac as it does the following things:



  • Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
  • Loads only required kernel extensions
  • Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
  • Disables user-installed fonts
  • Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files



Log in to your user account and test the issue while in safe mode and then restart normally.



How to use safe mode on your Mac

Graphics performance limited in macOS Recovery, safe mode, or Guest User mode



Cheers!

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