Can't empty file in trash

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  1. 06Honda, Jul 9, 2013

    06Honda macrumors regular

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    I have a file ending in .pxm that I cannot delete. When I select empty trash it says " The operation can't be completed because the (filename) is in use". How do I delete this file, thanks.

    Note: When I downloaded the file and double clicked it the file opened in my pixelmator app, that app is closed.
     
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  2. vmachiel, Jul 9, 2013

    vmachiel macrumors 68000

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    maybe it's still in memory as inactive? If so, use the purge command in terminal to fix this. Or try a restart, that's what I always do when my trash is acting up.
     
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  3. 06Honda, Jul 10, 2013

    06Honda thread starter macrumors regular

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    Thanks VM, that suggestion regarding restarting worked.
     
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