can't delet files intrash

can't delete files in trash I updated os to the latest version High Sierra follow the instructions in terminal when it gets to load password I can't put in a password in Internal hard drive getting full moved back-up and all my download files to external hard drives confirmed moving files go to internal hard drive move files to trash tried to empty trash meet with various error messages from system or library or user files in use when to youtube reviewed video says update to current Mac OS High Sierra then followed steps on how to delete files from trash when it got to enter password I could not enter password do you know why it won't let me enter password

What kind of files are you trying to delete? The system will not allow any files that are needed by macOS to be deleted even if you try from terminal with a password.

Why are you trying to empty Trash from Terminal?

If you are trying to "Secure" Empty Trash see; discussions.apple.com/thread/8276070 (dead link removed)
The only other way to do this today is to use a third party app like MacFly Pro or CleanMyMac 3 which has a Shredder function. System junk is otherwise removed when the device is restarted.

Darkchild1 said:

can't delete files in trash I updated os to the latest version High Sierra follow the instructions in terminal when it gets to load password I can't put in a password in help

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You won't be able to do much of anything until you get a proper macOS installed and working and complete with an admin user.




- Patrick
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Hasn't he already just done that?

pm-r said:

You won't be able to do much of anything until you get a proper macOS installed and working and complete with an admin user.




- Patrick
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I'm having the same problem as Patrick. I'm not sure whether the OP is having difficulties with getting past the Password (PW) at installation of the OS or whether it's simply a Trash problem??

Ian

Ah, neither am I now. I though he had already installed High Sierra.

Darkchild1 said:

can't delete files in trash I updated os to the latest version High Sierra follow the instructions in terminal when it gets to load password I can't put in a password in help

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In Terminal, when you enter the password, nothing happens, the cursor just blinks in place. Just go slowly and make sure you enter the correct password, then hit return.

Internal hard drive getting full moved back-up and all my download files to external hard drives confirmed moving files go to internal hard drive move files to trash tried to empty trash meet with various error messages from system or library or user files in use when to youtube reviewed video says update to current Mac OS High Sierra then followed steps on how to delete files from trash when it got to enter password I could not enter password do you know why it won't let me enter password

Darkchild1 said:

Internal hard drive getting full moved back-up and all my download files to external hard drives confirmed moving files go to internal hard drive move files to trash tried to empty trash meet with various error messages from system or library or user files in use when to youtube reviewed video says update to current Mac OS High Sierra then followed steps on how to delete files from trash when it got to enter password I could not enter password do you know why it won't let me enter password

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Did you read my reply, post #9?

I'm trying it now I'm at the point where you enter your password I'm sorry it just says password with a key (not blinking) entered password it says sorry try again isn't the password the same as the admin for downloading and deleting files for my computer if not how do I find out what the password is or reset it

Ah, that is another issue.


Here's Apple's recommended steps, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860. I hope one of those will work for you.

Here's Apple's recommended steps, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860. I hope one of those will work for you.

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And possibly pay particular attention to the one section there:
Create a new login keychain, if necessary
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860




- Patrick
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