Reboot into OS9 and trash it. David Crandon David Boag wrote: > > 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. > > Thanks, and please cc: my private email address below as I receive the > digest. > > -- > David R. Boag, DDS > spikedds at bellsouth.net > > ---------- > G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. > Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the digest. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! > Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital Cameras | > --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! | > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> > > OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - http://www.osxfaq.com