07-26-2009, 02:06 AM

Good morning all,

Im trying to empty my trash but im getting an error message !!
when i use secure empty trash............

you don't have sufficient privileges.

what does this mean? and how can i clear my trash.

thanks jason

07-26-2009, 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by j4ymf

Good morning all,

Im trying to empty my trash but im getting an error message !!
when i use secure empty trash............

you don't have sufficient privileges.

what does this mean? and how can i clear my trash.

thanks jason

Try holding down Option while clicking the Empty button.

If that doesn't work, open Terminal (in /Applications/Utilities) and type:

sudo chmod -R 777 ~/.Trash

Then hit Enter. When asked for your password, type it (You won't get visual feedback). Then try emptying.