(Error code -43) Can't Delete Anything

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(Error code -43) Can't Delete Anything

I have recently encountered a problem preventing me from deleting anything on my Mac, and haven't found any solution for that yet. Every time I try to delete a file or folder I receive the following message:

The operation can’t be completed because one or more required items can’t be found.

(Error code -43)

None of the files I'm trying to delete is locked. Can anyone help me with that.

PS. I have already tried first aid on using disk utility but that was useless it did not fix my problem. I run the latest version of Mac OS X and I have a MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)

MacBook Air, macOS Sierra (10.12.4)

Posted on Mar 29, 2017 9:51 AM

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Answer 1

Teddy_B

Community Specialist

Mar 30, 2017 2:17 PM in response to MrNabil

Hi MrNabil,

Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Community. I understand you are having trouble deleting files from your Mac, and I have some information that may help. Have a look at the article below for some helpful troubleshooting steps.

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

If the steps in that article do not help resolve the issue, it may be helpful to test the problem in both safe mode, and a new user account. These steps will help isolate the issue to either your user account or to a system-wide concern. The articles below will guide you through those tests.

Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac - Apple Support

How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac - Apple Support

If you run into any trouble, we're here to help.
Best Regards.

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Answer 2

MrNabil Author

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Mar 30, 2017 2:20 PM in response to Teddy_B

Thank you for your help! my problem was solved by switching users 😀.

Best regards.

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