Error Code 8003 with empty trash command

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Error Code 8003 with empty trash command

I am trying to empty trash and getting an error code -8003. I have deleted some very large iphot folders to free up disk space after moving them to a detached drive. To complete the task, I am trying to empty trash. After about 30 seconds, I get an error code - 8003.

"The operation can't be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -8003)."

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Dec 30, 2013 4:57 PM

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matt00

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Jan 2, 2014 12:40 PM in response to BY366

Hey BY366,

Thanks for the question. I understand you are having issues emptying the Trash in Mac OS X 10.6.8. The following article may help to resolve your issue:

You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1526

If the above steps do not resolve your issue, see the section titled “Emptying the Trash” in the following resource. Please note that the steps outlined in this resource are highly advanced, and must be executed with caution. Typographical error or misuse of the "rm -rf" command can result in data loss. Insertion of a space in the wrong place could result in the complete deletion of data on your hard disk, for example.

Troubleshooting permissions issues in Mac OS X

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2963

Thanks,

Matt M.

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