Why is it that when i try to empty the trash i get "error -8003"

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Hello,

I've been having trouble emtying the trash for a while now. Each time I try, I get a message telling me it's impossible "error -8003".

Now my trash has up to 200 files...

What is the problem ?

How can i solve it ?

I've tried the option key, I've tried moving my files to the terminal window and i've tried the secured empty trash...

Thank you for answering if you have any idea.

Sarah.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jun 1, 2013 1:07 AM

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This is a useful guide to resolving trash problems.

And this is a useful app with the same purpose.

Download Trash It! for Mac

Oh, and a last thought. Have you been trying to delete Time Machine Backups?

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Thank you Sarah, How did you get rid of it in the end?

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Easily, I downloaded the Trash it! app and the problem was solved, no more error, my trash is clean !

Thanks !

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🙂🙂

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