Thanks, Jay. I didn't even know "Secure Empty Trash" existed (duhhh...). Nate -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Jay E. Krauss Jr" <jekrauss at charter.net> > Marla, > All the offered suggestions should work; however, I've found > the easiest way to force trash emptying is to chose "Secure Empty > Trash" under the Apple Menu. In the few instances where that hasn't > been effective, holding the option key while choosing "Secure Empty > Trash" has worked. > Jay