I'am unable to empty the Trash.
Getting a "error code -50".
I trashed backup folders from my TimeMachine backup hard disk.
I think this has to do with the problem.
Can someone tell me exactly what to do to eliminate this "error code -50" ?
I tried every steps suggested here on this forum (Terminal, etc.) to no avail.
Apple, please help...!
Mac Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.1)
Mac Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.1)
Does your 'all' include finding these links and checking them out?
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.
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201583
From the X LAB. Solving Trash Problems You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html
Then, for clearing stubborn trash. Download Trash It! for Mac
I frequently have problems trashing PDFs. Don't know why but I downloaded Trash It! from http://nonamescriptware.com/home/
It works very well and is donation ware.
My ultimate solution :
- Purchased the "Carbon Copy Cloner" app. ;
- Copied my entire "Startup Disk (Macintosh HD 1)" to a external hard drive (Mac Ext);
- Using "Disk Utility", erased and mounted my "Startup Disk (Macintosh HD 1)" again;
- Launched "Mac Ext) as my startup disk : Trash was EMPTY...!
- Using "Carbon Copy Cloner", copied "Mac Ext" back to "Macintosh HD 1";
- Launching "Macintosh HD 1" as my "Startup Disk" : Trash was EMPTY...!
Useful tips :
1/ never, never trash files/folders from your "Time Machine" backup to the Trash bin...
2/ Get the "Carbon Copy Cloner" app., it's only $39.99 (36,00 €)...😉😉
Albert
Emptying the Trash problem
