Deleting Files

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  1. e.magnusson, Jun 22, 2007

    e.magnusson macrumors member

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    Is there any way of, um, like 'force deleting' something from the trash? Because I'm trying to delete Google Desktop, and it keeps saying it's in use, and it's not open or anything. This has happened numerous times. Its very annoying. If anyone here knows what to do it would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  2. Killyp, Jun 22, 2007

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    It sounds like you tried to delete it with it still open. Go into System Preferences, and search for Login Items. Select GoogleDesktop from the list, and click the minus. Then restart, and you should be able to empty the trash.
     
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  3. WildCowboy, Jun 22, 2007

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    FWIW, Google Desktop should be uninstalled using Google Updater.
     
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  4. iSee, Jun 22, 2007

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    You could also try restarting your mac while the items are in the trash and then emptying it.

    I think OS X will refuse to start up something that is in the trash so after a reboot the items in the trash can't be in use.
     
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  5. AndyClarke, Jun 22, 2007

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    Try this link for removal instructions from google:

    http://desktop.google.com/support/mac/bin/answer.py?answer=59954
     
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