i can't delete trash?!!!!!

[pcomac]

I'm trying to delete .dmg files in trash. it doesn't delete it. how do i fix this??

 

[srl7741]

I'm trying to delete .dmg files in trash. it doesn't delete it. how do i fix this??

Reboot the computer and try again

 

[pcomac]

i did it 3 times and still doesn't work i just upgraded to lion. am i the only one facing this?

 

[Taz Mangus]

i did it 3 times and still doesn't work i just upgraded to lion. am i the only one facing this?

Try Finder -> Secure Empty Trash.

 

[QuarterSwede]

Force Empty Trash - ⇧⌥⌘⌫ (Shift+Option+Cmd+Delete)

Found an Apple discussion with a solution on this issue (it looks like it's emptying but it never actually does).

Solution:

Go to /Applications /Utilities/Terminal and launch it.
At the prompt, copy and paste this command
sudo rm -rf ~/.Trash
Press Return.
You will be asked to enter your admin password. It will be invisible.
Enter it and press Return.
Log out and back in or restart.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Try holding down option when emptying trash. If that doesn't work, make sure you have permissions on the file. Then try again.

 

[pcomac]

you mean hold option and click on empty trash or hold option until all trash are empty?

 

[pcomac]

thanks. option worked