Can't delete a duplicate user file

Ok, here are a few things you can try:

• Simply restart your Mac.

• Reboot your Mac into Safe Mode. Try deleting the file again.

• Quit Any Background Processes That May Be Using the File
  • Open Activity Monitor
  • Look for any processes related to the user file or any apps that might be holding on to it.
  • Select the process and click the "X" button at the top left to quit it.
  • Try emptying the Trash again.

• Use Terminal to Force Delete the File
  • Open Terminal (Applications > Utilities).
  • Type the following command but do not hit Enter yet: sudo rm -rf
  • Drag the file from the Trash into the Terminal window. This will paste its full file path into the command.
  • Double-check that the file path is correct (be very careful with the rm -rf command as it deletes without confirmation).
  • Press Enter and enter your admin password if prompted.

The only issue I see with the command is that there should be a space after the "-rf" and before the path to the file. That is try this again. This time after you type the command, be sure to enter a single space after it. Then paste in the path.

So it should look something like the following:

• sudo rm -rf /Volumes...

Excellent! I'm glad you got it worked out.