Leopard, can't empty trash

Zaid Al Hilali · 23rd November 2007, 20:34

Obviously it's not the only problem with Leopard, but it is a very strange matter that a small task cannot be done.

There are few different items in the Trash can, select empty trash or secure empty trash in any view doesn't complete the task.

There are other similar questions on Apple's support online pages but can't see any solution apparently.

Any one knows a cure?

Magnus · 23rd November 2007, 20:51

Does holding down Alt when selecting empty trash make a difference? As far as I know that's not secure empty trash, it just doesn't ask any (potential) questions when emptying.

Yasir · 23rd November 2007, 20:54

no, theres no difference, except it did'nt ask this time.

Magnus · 23rd November 2007, 21:40

You could be adventurous and try the Terminal:

Code:

sudo rm -Rf ~/.Trash/*

Yasir · 23rd November 2007, 21:57

no that didn't work too...

AlIrani · 24th November 2007, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaid Al Hilali

Any one knows a cure?

Hi Zaid and Yasir;

1- The following answer was posted on MacFixIt:
>My advice would be to: disable the secure empty option in Finder prefs,
>and don't secure empty using the Finder menu either (unless you work at
>the NSA, etc.). And if it happens and won't stop... then relaunch Finder.
>I don't see how anyone else but Apple can fix this.

2- You can even try The following programs,

- Onyx : OnyX 1.8.4b software download - Mac OS X - VersionTracker

-iEmpty :iEmpty 1.2 - MacUpdate

A word of caution, be extremely careful when using Onyx, it is very powerful but can be dangerous too if you do not know what you are asking it to do. Just select the task you want it to preform and deselect oder ones.

Good luck
Al-Irani

Zaid Al Hilali · 24th November 2007, 00:51

I used the option and command keys but they didn't do the trick, I read in few threads that using a third party app will empty trash.

I use Onyx for a year now and it does a good job always, and was waiting to have a Leopard compatible version to use it.

So bottom line, Onyx worked… thanks Al-Irani.

After 30 years of having a trash can in Mac OS system, we have a vicious Leopard that can't empty it alone!

Magnus · 24th November 2007, 08:45

Great, good solution for other users who may get into trouble.

Vinpin · 30th November 2007, 20:46

Zaid Al Hilali, Yasir have you'll tried creating a new user account and see if you'll can deleat from there?

It seems my consin is having the same problem.

And did you'll get to see the leopard welcome video?
On my powerbook g4 I saw it after updating to 10.5.1

Zaid Al Hilali · 30th November 2007, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinpin

And did you'll get to see the leopard welcome video?

I'm not sure which video you mean, is there any thing in particular?

23rd November 2007, 20:34	#1 (permalink)
Zaid Al Hilali Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mirdif-Dubai Posts: 1,393	Leopard, can't empty trash Obviously it's not the only problem with Leopard, but it is a very strange matter that a small task cannot be done. There are few different items in the Trash can, select empty trash or secure empty trash in any view doesn't complete the task. There are other similar questions on Apple's support online pages but can't see any solution apparently. Any one knows a cure?

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Magnus Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 8,333	You could be adventurous and try the Terminal: Code: sudo rm -Rf ~/.Trash/*

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23rd November 2007, 20:51	#2 (permalink)
Magnus Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 8,333	Does holding down Alt when selecting empty trash make a difference? As far as I know that's not secure empty trash, it just doesn't ask any (potential) questions when emptying.

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Yasir Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dubai,mirdif Posts: 404	no, theres no difference, except it did'nt ask this time.

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Yasir Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dubai,mirdif Posts: 404	no that didn't work too...

24th November 2007, 00:51	#7 (permalink)
Zaid Al Hilali Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mirdif-Dubai Posts: 1,393	I used the option and command keys but they didn't do the trick, I read in few threads that using a third party app will empty trash. I use Onyx for a year now and it does a good job always, and was waiting to have a Leopard compatible version to use it. So bottom line, Onyx worked… thanks Al-Irani. After 30 years of having a trash can in Mac OS system, we have a vicious Leopard that can't empty it alone!

24th November 2007, 08:45	#8 (permalink)
Magnus Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 8,333	Great, good solution for other users who may get into trouble.

30th November 2007, 20:46	#9 (permalink)
Vinpin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 321	Zaid Al Hilali, Yasir have you'll tried creating a new user account and see if you'll can deleat from there? It seems my consin is having the same problem. And did you'll get to see the leopard welcome video? On my powerbook g4 I saw it after updating to 10.5.1