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Delete “Install macOS High Sierra” from Trash

Hello,


So I am trying to delete “Install macOS High Sierra” file from trash, but whenever I try to delete I get the following error "The operation can’t be completed because the item “Install macOS High Sierra” is in use."


Tried running various commands through terminal.


Any help would be appreciated because it is eating 5 GB.


System Integrity Protection in Mac OS X


csrutil status in system report software tab


Command+R press the power button

Utility ->terminal type


csrutil disable


reboot login now delete your trash files which you were not able to delete before disabling SIP

since SIP is disabled you can delete it .


again command +R press power button open utility -open terminal and type



csrutil enable


its done


reboot

login


open disk utility run first aid for all containers including sub-containers

MacBook, macOS Mojave (10.14.1)

Posted on Nov 23, 2018 2:06 AM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2018 2:12 AM

SIP is blocking hence unable to delete


disable SIP

delete the file Install macOS High Sierra from trash

enable SIP


SIP can be enabled & disabled in recovery mode terminal window using a simple command

csrutil disable

csrutil enable ( & press your enter key it will be done )


Easy quick fix

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Delete “Install macOS High Sierra” from Trash

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