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Empty the Trash with files in use

Problem When you empty the Trash on your Mac, you get the following error: “The operation can’t be completed because the item <filename> is in use.” Cause Any files mentioned with the error above are still being used by the system. Solution Click the Finder icon in the dock (smiley face icon). On the top… Continue reading Empty the Trash with files in use

Published July 29, 2011
Categorized as Mac Tagged empty, Finder, Mac, secure, trash
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