Can't delete or move boot.efi from trash

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

 

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

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

 

This works perfectly

Thank you for this post.

 

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.

 

Thanks!, holding option worked for me.
Was driving me crazy

 

Worked for me as well.

 

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.