Some files in my trash wont delete??? Aaaaah!

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Some files in my trash wont delete??? Aaaaah!

Hi. I have deleted some applications using an application delete program and there are some files in my trash that just wont delete. Is says the file localized.rsrc is in use and the operation cannot be competed.

Has anyone got any advice on how i would delete these files.

Thanks, Ben

PowerMac G5 Dual 1.8GHz, Mac OS X (10.4.8), 3GB Ram, 2 Screens, 2x Edirol FA-101 Interfaces (aggregated as one - 20ins/outs)

Posted on Feb 28, 2007 3:38 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 28, 2007 4:10 PM in response to benjamingordon

Hi Ben,

Open Activity Monitor and see if there is anything still running relevant to the deleted apps and quit the process(es) from there or:

Start up in Safe Mode and see if you can empty the trash then.

What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode

Safe Boot takes longer than normal startup.

Good luck.

Adrian

Edit: You might like to have a look at This thread too

Message was edited by: Adrian.

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Answer 2

Bokat57

Level 2

172 points

Feb 28, 2007 11:49 PM in response to benjamingordon

Hi
Have you tried to reboot your machine ? I have had similar situations in the past and a reboot did the trick ( after the reboot empty the trash ) If that does not work check out this link http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html

Hope This Helps

iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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Answer 3

budk11

Level 1

89 points

Mar 1, 2007 5:53 AM in response to benjamingordon

Download the free app "Trash It!" Put its icon in the dock, and then drag and drop the undeletable items from Trash into it. It gives you the option to just delete or delete with 3x overwrite. Works flawlessly.

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Answer 4

Mar 1, 2007 6:03 AM in response to benjamingordon

Solving Trash Problems
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html

How To Fix Stubborn Trash and Why it Won't Delete
http://www.osxfaq.com/Tutorials/LearningCenter/HowTo/Trash/index.ws

Downloaded Trash It! v3.6.1 from:
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/8214

 Cheers, Tom

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