Deleting files that won't delete
Written by Philip Roy Sometimes Mac OS X just doesn't want to delete files, this is away which you can delete files that normally wont delete through the trash can.
- Open up the Terminal
- type "rm -r" (Without the speechmarks. DO NOT PRESS RETURN)
- now find the file drag it into the Terminal and press return.
Last Updated Tuesday, 30 November 1999
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