can't delete file

[njain]

hi all,

i recently accidentally downloaded a .avi file and want to delete it. however, when i try to delete it and empty from trash, it says that the operation can not be completed because the file is still in use. i have no programs running and i already restarted my mac. what is the problem? help!

ps im running osx 10.7.5

thanks

 

[GGJstudios]

For problems deleting items or emptying the trash, you may find some useful ideas here:

You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash
Solving Trash Problems
Can't move files to trash
Can't Empty Trash on a Mac​

 

[njain]

thanks so much for the links. doing a secure empty trash worked