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Can't delete or move boot.efi from trash

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lmcarlos

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Nov 9, 2009
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Hello:

I deleted some time machine back ups and now I have 7 files that will not delete or let me move. It will let me copy but not move back to desktop to unlock the file. If I try to unlock while in trash it is grayed out.

I have tried several times the command key while emptying trash to no result
I have tried emptying trash from finder no avail
I have tried secure emptying trash from finder no avail
I have tried with drive genius secure erase no avail
I have tried i shred and ishred express only works on power pc
I have tried trash it no avail
I have tried lock unmatic no avail
I have tried chflags -R nouchg option in terminal no avail permission denied

I just want to get them out of my trash bin. Can anyone please help, I am about pulling out my hair.
 
lmcarlos said:
Hello:

I deleted some time machine back ups and now I have 7 files that will not delete or let me move. It will let me copy but not move back to desktop to unlock the file. If I try to unlock while in trash it is grayed out.

I have tried several times the command key while emptying trash to no result
I have tried emptying trash from finder no avail
I have tried secure emptying trash from finder no avail
I have tried with drive genius secure erase no avail
I have tried i shred and ishred express only works on power pc
I have tried trash it no avail
I have tried lock unmatic no avail
I have tried chflags -R nouchg option in terminal no avail permission denied

I just want to get them out of my trash bin. Can anyone please help, I am about pulling out my hair.
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HOLD DOWN THE OPTION Key When you click EMPTY From within the TRASH
 
Got it, finally an empty trash!

Hey, had the exact same problem.

First, to "move" the .efi files out of the trash, I enabled the viewing of hidden files by going to Terminal and typing:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
killall Finder

Then when I could see the .Trash folder, I opened up its info and renamed it. Once it wasn't considered "part of the trash" I could then manipulate it. I logged into the root account, and emptied my trash holding option+shift.

Hope it works for you!
 
Wtf

chrispatrickuy said:
Hey, had the exact same problem.

First, to "move" the .efi files out of the trash, I enabled the viewing of hidden files by going to Terminal and typing:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
killall Finder

Then when I could see the .Trash folder, I opened up its info and renamed it. Once it wasn't considered "part of the trash" I could then manipulate it. I logged into the root account, and emptied my trash holding option+shift.

Hope it works for you!
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There has to be an easier way. Moreover, how do you PREVENT this problem with back up? Holding down OPTION does not work.
 
time machine fiels and trash

you have to access the trash via the finder menu - then empty while holding down option key.

I have done it many times and it works no issue.

LION
 
boot.efi file will not delete

i have read all the posts and sad to say the option/empty trash does not work, it makes the reassuring emptying trash sound but the backup folder is still there.
Like others mine is a time machine backup that won't go away someone must have an answer.
Any help appreciated.
 
Can I delete the xxxxxx.lock file?

If I delete what will happen? I can see it only if I connect my hd to a pc as an external. Apple wants to charges to unlock which is rediculous. Any help would be much appreciated.
 
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