why do i get this?

macuserwanabe · macuserwanabe #1 (**permalink**)

01-02-2010, 09:28 PM

when i tried to securely empty my trash can, it says this

The operation can’t be completed because you don’t have permission to access some of the items.

i am logged in as a Admin, and my trash shows stuff in there but when i click on the trash to view what is in there, it won't show me the contant thats in there but yet when trying to delete it there is 54 items in there.

any ideas?

thanks in advance

VegasGeorge · VegasGeorge #2 (**permalink**)

01-02-2010, 10:25 PM

I suspect the item(s) giving you trouble are apps or processes that are still running. Go to System Preferences and check your Login Items list and also review all of the items in the "Other" category at the bottom of the window. Bring up Activity Monitor in Utilities and look for processes that relate to the items you're trying to trash.

Collin Bl · Collin Bl #3 (**permalink**)

01-03-2010, 02:13 AM

Try downloading Onyx and using it to do this;

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It is free here

alienapp · alienapp #4 (**permalink**)

01-03-2010, 03:08 AM

try holding down the option key (alt) and press empty trash

macuserwanabe #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 24, 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 33 Mac Specs: iMac 21.5" 3.06Ghz intel dual core, 4GB ram, 500GB hard drive with 500GB backup drive	01-02-2010, 09:28 PM when i tried to securely empty my trash can, it says this The operation can’t be completed because you don’t have permission to access some of the items. i am logged in as a Admin, and my trash shows stuff in there but when i click on the trash to view what is in there, it won't show me the contant thats in there but yet when trying to delete it there is 54 items in there. any ideas? thanks in advance Live Life To The Fullest. Love The Life You Have. Stop Wishing For Things You Don't Have, Start Being Thankful For The Things You Do Have.
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alienapp #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 31, 2009 Posts: 17	01-03-2010, 03:08 AM try holding down the option key (alt) and press empty trash Download Mac Applications Here
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VegasGeorge #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 23, 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV USA Posts: 891 Mac Specs: iMac, and Macbook Pro	01-02-2010, 10:25 PM I suspect the item(s) giving you trouble are apps or processes that are still running. Go to System Preferences and check your Login Items list and also review all of the items in the "Other" category at the bottom of the window. Bring up Activity Monitor in Utilities and look for processes that relate to the items you're trying to trash.
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