[X Newbies] Can't Trash .dmg File

[Birgit Rhoads]

First you could try the "eject" command.  If that does not work drag it into
your HD, boot into OS 9, open HD and drag the dmg to trash.

Birgit 


> From: David Boag <spikedds at bellsouth.net>
> Reply-To: "Mac OS X Newbies" <X-Newbies at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 10:38:32 -0500
> To: "Mac OS X Newbies" <X-Newbies at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> Subject: [X Newbies] Can't Trash .dmg File
> 
> I started downloading iPhoto 2 from Apple, but there was a problem with
> their server, so I cancelled the DL. The partially DL'ed file is still
> on my desktop, but when I try to move it to the trash, I get an alert
> that says:
> 
> The item "iPhoto.dmg" is being used by another task right now. (Other
> tasks include moving, copying, or emptying the Trash.) Try again when
> the other task is complete.
> 
> The file is not being DL'ed, and I have tried to resume the DL without
> success. Of course I can't run the installer, because it only partially
> DL'ed. I have even restarted the machine, and immediately tried to move
> the item to the trash, again, without success.
> 
> I'm guessing that the file has still been marked as "busy", but I'm not
> familiar enough with OS X to unmark it.
> 
> Anyone know how I can get this off of my desktop? I can't even move the
> file.