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Archives => 2003 => Topic started by: Jim Reinhard on September 02, 2003, 10:29:01 AM

Title: Can't Delete Folder
Post by: Jim Reinhard on September 02, 2003, 10:29:01 AM

Recently, I removed a beta Norton Anti Virus program by dragging the application to the Trash. Subsequently, I noticed there where still two Norton folders on my system. I was able to delete one, but the other "NortonMissedTasks" can't be deleted because the "item is in use." In use for what? How do I get rid of this last remaining pesky vestige of this beta program?

As usual, any assistance will be appreciated.

Jim

Title: Can't Delete Folder
Post by: RobW on September 02, 2003, 10:40:08 AM

Hi,

One thing you might try is to create a new folder with nothing in there. Name it the exact same name as the Norton folder you can't get rid of. (Be sure the name is exactly the same, upper or lower case, etc.) Put the newly created folder in the same area as the pesky folder you can't get rid of. When you get a message telling you that you already have a folder of that name, choose the option to replace it with the new one you just created. Then you should be able to delete the newly created empty folder without a problem.  

If that doesn't work, try this:  

Title: Can't Delete Folder
Post by: bobw on September 02, 2003, 10:58:13 AM

What OS are you using?

Title: Can't Delete Folder
Post by: bil207 on September 02, 2003, 11:07:51 AM

I brlieve that "NortonMissedTasks" is a startup item, that is why it is "in use". You can try putting it in the trash, restarting and then emptying the trash.

Title: Can't Delete Folder
Post by: MamaMoose on September 03, 2003, 06:47:33 PM

I got this from Tech Tails (techtails@smalldog.com - a weekly help page from small dog, a Mac reseller).
 
Assuming you are using OS X:

1)  file is on desktop
  •  Enter terminal mode (in App>Utility)
  • cd ~/Desktop
  • ls -al
  • sudo rm -rf "the offendingfilesname"
  • You will be prompted for your password

2) Cannot empty trash
  •  Enter terminal mode (in App>Utility)
  • cd ~/Trash
  • sudo rm -rf  *
  • Youy will prompted for your password

3) For files in other locations
  • cd ~/"Name of location"
  • ls -al
  • sudo rm -rf "the offendingfilesname"
  • You will be prompted for your password

MamaMoose