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Deleting files in use on the Mac

Sometimes when trying to delete a file on the Mac, I get a message about the file being in use. Even when I know the file is not actually in use. When this happens, the file can not be deleted.

I have found a way around this though. Open a Finder window. Then go the menu bar and select Finder -> Secure Empty Trash. When you empty the trash in this manner, it deletes everything, whether it thinks it is in use or not.
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Added: on Jun 08, 2007 at 9:45 am
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