Can't delete an image

[mdwriggs]

I have a JPG file I'm trying to delete on my mac. I put it in my trash and clicked empty trash. I'm getting a message telling me its in use and that it can't be deleted.

I can't think of why it will not delete. How do I find out what program is using it?
Its not being used by any of my photo editing programs, I just want to delete it.
How can I delete it?
Its not locked, already checked that
Michelle

 

[Disc Golfer]

I have no explanation for why this happens but rebooting tends to solve it.

 

[miles01110]

You could also try opening Terminal and enter "killall Finder" and then try to delete it.

 

[Joerigoesmac]

check your dock for any open programs, and like disc golfer said, a reboot solves that problem too

 

[Dave Braine]

Also, try emptying the Trash while holding down the Option key.