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I put files from my Toshiba external drive to the bin on my iMac (Apple M1, Ventura 13.0.1). When I try to empty bin I get a message saying the file can't be deleted because it is in use.
In "Sharing and Permissions" for the drive I have "Custom Access".
How can I delete these files?
iMac 24″, macOS 13.0
Try holding the Command and Click the Trash icon >> Delete.
Still not emptying the Trash
1 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.
2 - Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading
3 - Does the issue present in this mode ?
Still not work >>
Disabling and Enabling System Integrity Protection - Apple ...
Once the Trash is emptied Re-Enable SIP
Try holding the Command and Click the Trash icon >> Delete.
Still not emptying the Trash
1 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.
2 - Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading
3 - Does the issue present in this mode ?
Still not work >>
Disabling and Enabling System Integrity Protection - Apple ...
Once the Trash is emptied Re-Enable SIP
Is the External Drive used for the computer Time Machine Backup destination ?
Is the External Drive formatted as APFS ?
Is the External Drive formatted in some " Other " format like for Windows and formatted as NTFS ?
No, I use another external drive for Time Machine.
Formatted as ExFAT
I have never used Windows.
deleting files from a Toshiba external drive connected to my iMac
