On Thursday, December 4, 2003, at 08:27 PM, Duo/2400 List wrote: > From: Gregg Eshelman <g_alan_e at yahoo.com> > Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Can't Delete Claris Emailer 2 downloads from HD > > --- BrianH <b.harding at qmul.ac.uk> wrote: >>> Any/all ideas on how to overcome this situation >>> sincerely appreciated. >> >> No idea what's making this happen, Jack - but have >> you tried holding down >> option whilst emptying the Trash?? > > The problem is the files won't go _in_ the trash. > > Try using a "shredder" app on 'em first. I use ShredIt which deposits its output directly into the trash. I also keep a tiny app named "Empty Trash" in my startup items folder, as sometimes the best way to empty said trash turns out to be by simply restarting. YMMV, of course. Bob F