Cant delete PDF files on desktop

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  1. 420benz, Mar 18, 2014

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    I have 4 pdf files that wont go away.Would like to get them off my desktop.
     
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  2. Weaselboy, Mar 18, 2014

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    What happens when you try to just drag them into the trash? Are the files maybe open in Preview or another PDF viewing app?

    Try logging out then logging back in then drag to trash.
     
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  3. talmy, Mar 18, 2014

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    One thing that happens frequently -- if you open the PDF in Preview it stays in use and cannot be deleted even when you close the Preview window. Make sure to quit Preview before trying to trash PDFs.
     
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  4. 420benz, Mar 19, 2014

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    OK I will give it a try. Thanks
     
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  5. Fishrrman, Mar 19, 2014

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    Try this in the exact order:

    1. Drag files you don't want to the trash, but DON'T try to empty the trash yet

    2. Log out of your account

    3. Log BACK INTO your account

    4. NOW try to empty the trash.

    Any better?
     
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