[HELP] Can't delete a folder

srules5000 · Dec 26, 2006

I think it is because the folder has some weird or 'special characters' in its file name. When I try to delete, it gives me error code -43. If I move the folder its in into the trash, and empty trash, nothing happens, gives the sound but it's still in the trash. When I try to rename the folder, it says An unexpected error occured (error code -43)

Anyone know how I can delete it? It's really annoying

MacHeadCase · Dec 26, 2006

Welcome here, srules5000. Enjoy your stay.

Did you try Secure Empty Trash instead of Empty Trash?

srules5000 · Dec 26, 2006

what is secure empty trash?

MacHeadCase · Dec 26, 2006

It's just below the Empty Trash command in the menubar.

srules5000 · Dec 26, 2006

tried it, says the folder is in use... but its not

MacHeadCase · Dec 26, 2006

Restart, then empty the trash.

caribiner23 · Dec 26, 2006

If MacHeadCase's advice doesn't work, you can download an app like Cocktail which has a "Force Empty Trash" button.

This has happened to me occasionally, usually when loading some poorly-written installers (like the PalmOS Desktop for Mac).

Good luck!

srules5000 · Dec 26, 2006

rebooted like 5 times already. will try cocktail, see what happens

cocktail didn't work

MacHeadCase · Dec 26, 2006

Then look at this post and use that method.

dolphin01 · Dec 26, 2006

If all else fails, you might have to go into terminal to dump it. You'll have to use the "sudo" command and then dragging the folder into terminal and it will dump it. But like others might tell you - it's the last resort. I've had to do it a couple of times and never had any problems. But I had to log out as me and log in as "root" and give root a password. Then I could dump the file but you've got to make sure you don't forget to log out as root (re-activating security) and log back in as you.

hagios1972 · Jun 12, 2007

dolphin01 said:
If all else fails, you might have to go into terminal to dump it. You'll have to use the "sudo" command and then dragging the folder into terminal and it will dump it. But like others might tell you - it's the last resort. I've had to do it a couple of times and never had any problems. But I had to log out as me and log in as "root" and give root a password. Then I could dump the file but you've got to make sure you don't forget to log out as root (re-activating security) and log back in as you.

I have used this. Is there a way of deleting the filenames that were transported to the Terminal Application in the Utilities folder?

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