I was cleaning out old back up files and they are now stuck in my trash. The number is in excess of 200,000 files the process begins but then I get warnings. No matter what I choose, stop, continue or skip the process shuts down.
IMac, Mac OS X (10.6.6)
First of all, update your machine to 10.6.8 using this combo updater.
https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1401?locale=en_US
Then see these notes for guidance.
I suspect you've been trying to remove some of your Time Machine back ups. Not a good idea without doing the necessary research first. Read about ways to solve Trash problems.
From the X LAB.
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html
You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201583 Then, for clearing stubborn trash. http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/8214/trash-it! Mac In particular related to Time Machine.
Time Machine - Troubleshooting E6. http://pondini.org/TM/E6.html
over 200,000 old back up files in trash that won't delete please advise
