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Question

Can't empty the trash bin

Dec 12, 2012 10:03PM PST

in my trash bin are always old files and i can't get rid of them. totally annoying
any help?

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Answer
(NT) What error message, if any, do you get
Dec 13, 2012 8:52PM PST
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no error :(
Dec 13, 2012 11:05PM PST

i don't get any. thats the problem. if i empty my trash there are always some files left.... i think they are stored on my external hdd. i even connected the hdd an then emptied my trash bin. nothing helped Sad

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Drag them out of the trash onto the desktop.
Dec 14, 2012 8:59AM PST

See what they are.

Select one, then Get Info. Is it locked? Unlock it.

Once unlocked, put it back in the trash and try to empty again.

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