Error -36 when emptying trash
I deleted some files on 2 external drives and cannot empty the recycle bin. When I disconnect the external drives the files disappear in the trash. When I connect the drive the files appear in the trash again. I cannot move them to the desktop, that only makes a second copy.I have downloaded and used Trash It 5.0. I have held the command button and delete button and used secure trash removal. The files are still here. How do I remove them? Also, if you need to see a screen shot, I would need instructions on how to do this.
Thank You
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)