Cannot delete PDF file in trash

Discussion in 'MacBook Pro' started by Irock619, Aug 23, 2012.

Most Liked Posts
  1. Irock619, Aug 23, 2012

    Irock619 macrumors 68000

    Irock619

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2011
    Location:
    San Francisco, CA
    #1
    I have a PDF file in my trash and when i try to delete it I get a message that says the file is in use. I obviously have the file closed and in my trash, so how can it be in use? Any advice? Thanks!
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  2. SlyMac, Aug 23, 2012

    SlyMac macrumors 6502

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2008
    #2
    Did you try restarting first and then emptying the trash bin? If that doesn't work, use a force (hold option key while selecting empty).

    Last ditch effort:

    Open terminal and type the following

    sudo rm -rf ~/.Trash/

    Then hit enter. It should ask for a admin password, then enter. ****This can cause a loss of data so use as last resort and back up first.****
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  3. GGJstudios, Aug 23, 2012

    GGJstudios macrumors Westmere

    GGJstudios

    Joined:
    May 16, 2008
    #3
    share
    + Quote Reply
  4. Irock619, Aug 23, 2012

    Irock619 thread starter macrumors 68000

    Irock619

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2011
    Location:
    San Francisco, CA
    #4
    share
    + Quote Reply
  5. bobcan, Aug 24, 2012

    bobcan macrumors 6502a

    bobcan

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2007
    Location:
    Sunny but Cold.. Canada
    #5
    Possibly try closing 'Preview' (assuming that is the program used to read it) as it may still be open there.. Same thing happens with pics and similar files..

    Usually that has been my experience with 'un-trashables'.. :rolleyes:
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page