Whenever I try and delete an application on my mac, the finder just freezes. It isn't able to delete any of the appliction.
When I clicked on the appliction a 'You can't open the application Spotify because it may be damaged or incomplete.' box appears.
Does anyone know a way of either restoring the application or deleting it so I can redownload?
Thanks in advance.
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
Experienced the same problem, and found the solution, A DIFFERENT METHOD FROM OTHERS LISTED.
1. Open "Launchpad"
2. Drag app into sidebar.
3. 'Double click / 2 finger tap' to display "options".
4. "Options" ⟶ Show in Finder
5. Drag to "Trash"
[ App should move to "Trash" ]
6. Open "Launchpad"
7. Drag app icon to "Trash" also
(8. If app is still in side bar, quit the app)
[ App deleted, worked for me 😀 ]
Experienced the same problem, and found the solution, A DIFFERENT METHOD FROM OTHERS LISTED.
1. Open "Launchpad"
2. Drag app into sidebar.
3. 'Double click / 2 finger tap' to display "options".
4. "Options" ⟶ Show in Finder
5. Drag to "Trash"
[ App should move to "Trash" ]
6. Open "Launchpad"
7. Drag app icon to "Trash" also
(8. If app is still in side bar, quit the app)
[ App deleted, worked for me 😀 ]
Launch activity monitor from your Utilities folder. Under processes, anything with the "Spotify" name listed? If so, highlight it and tap 'Quit Process". If nothing listed, post back.
Nothing listed, unfortunately.
Launch Terminal from the Utilities folder. Type the following, with a space after the "f" but do not type the quote marks:
"rm -f "
Now drag the app to the terminal window...make sure it's what you want to delete...then hit enter.
Still am not able to delete it by using terminal. 
I've added an image to make sure i've written the right command into terminal, and to show what's happened.
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Let's start over. Re-boot your computer & follow these directions:
http://www.spotify.com/us/help/faq/tech/reinstallation-of-spotify-osx/
Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of this exercise is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Try to delete the application while in safe mode. Same problem(s)?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.
FYI:
I requested Linc look at this thread...follow his directions.
Restarting in safe mode, however I enabled the root user account in system preferences and managed to delete it using that. Thanks for everyone's help
Hey Rich I am having the EXACT same problem. Can you be more specific about what you did in the root user account? I tried deleting it in my rot user account and it still didn't work...
Sure, when I was in the root user account I just dragged the corrupt file to the trash. Then emptied the trash whilst I was still in the root user account. Then when I restarted in my original account the file was gone. If that doesn't work try some of the other suggestions above whilst in root user, hopefully this should help get rid of the file!
I followed the steps and it worked. Thanks!!
How can I delete a damaged application?
