02-11-2008, 01:44 AM

hi, im a new iMac user, just bought it
im using Mac OS X 10.5.1

here's the problem
when I choose to "Empty Trash" it give the "throw away" voice, but yet it doesn't throw anything, I mean the files remain in the Trash

is there anyone who can help here?

02-11-2008, 02:02 AM

Try holding the option key while emptying the trash.
It could be a locked file or folder, or a program is still using it.

02-11-2008, 02:08 AM

still not working
and for your information
i went to macarabia forum
they gave some Code and suggested to put it in the Terminal box and the files got deleted
but the problem is that after i relogin the problem gets back and so i cant delete the files until i first put that Code in the Terminal box!

this thing is givin me a headache already

02-11-2008, 02:10 AM

this is the code they suggested to insert

sudo
rm -rf ~/.Trash

02-11-2008, 02:19 AM

There's a free utility you can try called Trash it!
Go to macupdate.com
The terminal command is right. It empties the trash and rebuilds it.

02-11-2008, 02:28 AM

it requires me an admin code
i dun have any admin code
just one user here

and thanks for ur help

02-11-2008, 02:35 AM

Are you referring to installing the program?
If so, just use your password for the Mac. (for logging in)

Also, I forgot to mention before, but have you tried restarting the Mac first?

02-11-2008, 02:42 AM

I don't have any login Password
And yes, I was talking about the installation process
and I did restarted the Mac
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in MacArabia they suggested me to use OnyX - I'm thinking of paying it a try

02-11-2008, 02:51 AM

If you didn't setup a password, leave it blank and hit enter.
OnyX is a very good program to use as well. (and it's free!)

02-11-2008, 02:52 AM

great, ty

02-11-2008, 03:02 AM

sorry for the so many questions
but
am I supposed to live with this problem for ever? or is there a solution for it?
i mean i hate to expect myself using OnyX to empty the Trash every now and then

02-11-2008, 05:17 AM

hey Leoparders
I'm a New Leoparder
and I do have some issues with the "Trash" as it seems not to be working anylonger.

I would like to know if any of you guys are facing problems with Leopard too.. and please try to explain what is that you are facing...

thanks.

02-11-2008, 05:26 AM

Hi,

Leopard has been great overall but I have the Airport dropout problems on both my alu iMac and MacBook.

Strange thing is, it only affects wireless N, If I switch my router to G only all is fine, if I switch back to N and use a windows laptop all is well (shwoing that it is not a router problem), but the macs will only stay connected for a few minutes.

Airport indicator says that still connected with full bars but cannot access or ping anything, turn airport off and back on again and all is well for another 5 minutes, very annoying !

Bri

02-11-2008, 05:52 AM

oh!
seems apple has a lot to do before launching 10.5.2
anyways, thanks for the reply

Mo

02-11-2008, 05:56 AM

I have had no real issues with anything with 10.5.1 Leopard. Trash works perfectally as does WiFi here on 5 different Macs and 4 different routers and access points.