Mac -8003 error msg

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Have been trying to clear the Trash bin on my iMac, running Snow leopard.

keeps failing and comes up with a -8003 error msg.

Tried 'Trash It' and that starts to run and then hangs.

Any advice as to how to overcome this issue so that I can clear the Trash bin please?

TIA

Tom
 
Hi..

Have you deleted and files from a time machine backup?

One way i have seen it resolved is the below....BUT beware.. can cause major issues if done wrong
I almost hate to offer this suggestion but you can try using the command line to empty the trash. Disclaimer: you can do serious damage to your installation at the command line (esp. using the 'rm' command). Make a full backup first and proceed at your own risk.

- Open Terminal.app and type in the following quoted commands (don't type the quotes...)

- type "cd /" (and/or type "cd " then drag the disk icon for each of your disks to the terminal window)
- type "cd .Trashes"
- type "sudo ls -a" (Note: you will be asked to enter your admin password - this is to see a list of files and directories in the .Trash directory)
- type "sudo rm -R (and the file or directory name exactly as named, or * to delete all the files at once)" - be very careful with this command and make absolutely sure you're in the .Trashes directory.

This should delete those pesky files.
 
simonm8 said:
Hi..

Have you deleted and files from a time machine backup?

One way i have seen it resolved is the below....BUT beware.. can cause major issues if done wrong
I almost hate to offer this suggestion but you can try using the command line to empty the trash. Disclaimer: you can do serious damage to your installation at the command line (esp. using the 'rm' command). Make a full backup first and proceed at your own risk.

- Open Terminal.app and type in the following quoted commands (don't type the quotes...)

- type "cd /" (and/or type "cd " then drag the disk icon for each of your disks to the terminal window)
- type "cd .Trashes"
- type "sudo ls -a" (Note: you will be asked to enter your admin password - this is to see a list of files and directories in the .Trash directory)
- type "sudo rm -R (and the file or directory name exactly as named, or * to delete all the files at once)" - be very careful with this command and make absolutely sure you're in the .Trashes directory.

This should delete those pesky files.
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Thanks for the suggestion, have seen this before and as you mention there is a 'risk' factor which I was trying to avoid.

No time machine b/u done manually so id f they are they would be there because of time machine. Why should Time machine files case this issue?


Tom
 
Hold down the option key as you empty the trash. Have you tried this?

option key = alt
 
cowasaki said:
Hold down the option key as you empty the trash. Have you tried this?

option key = alt
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:thumbs: Nice one Darren

Thank you very much for this info. Maybe to include this in your Mac tip series.

Tom
 
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