Q: Error: "The operation can’t be completed because you don’t have permission to access some of the items."

Hey guys, I keep getting this error when I try to empty the trash. There's a folder that I haven't been able to delete for few months now. How can I empty the trash?

Please help me.

Posted on Mar 27, 2014 10:27 AM

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NewbMacUser Jun 8, 2014 11:15 PM in response to NewbMacUser
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Jun 8, 2014 11:15 PM in response to NewbMacUser

Could someone please help me?
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NewbMacUser Jun 12, 2014 3:50 AM in response to NewbMacUser
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Jun 12, 2014 3:50 AM in response to NewbMacUser

I need help with not being able to delete files on my USB drive.
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NewbMacUser Jun 13, 2014 8:23 AM in response to NewbMacUser
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Jun 13, 2014 8:23 AM in response to NewbMacUser

Could someone please help me to be able to delete files on my USB drives? I need help!
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Eric Root Jun 13, 2014 1:44 PM in response to NewbMacUser
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Jun 13, 2014 1:44 PM in response to NewbMacUser

If there aren't any files on the USB you need to save, Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility - erase the drive and format it as desired.
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NewbMacUser Jun 13, 2014 9:58 PM in response to Eric Root
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Jun 13, 2014 9:58 PM in response to Eric Root

But there are files I want to save on the USB drive...
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