[X Newbies] Can't Trash .dmg File

[David Crandon]

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
> 
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