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Q: over 200,000 old back up files in trash that won't delete please advise

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)

Posted on Mar 31, 2015 3:21 AM

by seventy one,Solvedanswer
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A:

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

Posted on Mar 31, 2015 3:55 AM

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