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Cant delete PDF files on desktop

420benz

420benz

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Jan 11, 2012
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I have 4 pdf files that wont go away.Would like to get them off my desktop.
 
Weaselboy

Weaselboy

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Staff member
Jan 23, 2005
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What happens when you try to just drag them into the trash? Are the files maybe open in Preview or another PDF viewing app?

Try logging out then logging back in then drag to trash.
 
talmy

talmy

macrumors 601
Oct 26, 2009
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Oregon
One thing that happens frequently -- if you open the PDF in Preview it stays in use and cannot be deleted even when you close the Preview window. Make sure to quit Preview before trying to trash PDFs.
 
420benz

420benz

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Jan 11, 2012
623
17
420benz said:
I have 4 pdf files that wont go away.Would like to get them off my desktop.
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talmy said:
One thing that happens frequently -- if you open the PDF in Preview it stays in use and cannot be deleted even when you close the Preview window. Make sure to quit Preview before trying to trash PDFs.
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OK I will give it a try. Thanks
 
Fishrrman

Fishrrman

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Feb 20, 2009
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Try this in the exact order:

1. Drag files you don't want to the trash, but DON'T try to empty the trash yet

2. Log out of your account

3. Log BACK INTO your account

4. NOW try to empty the trash.

Any better?
 
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