Have you restarted? Often when I cannot empty the trash because a file is "in use", I restart to resolve this. HTH. -Brian >>-----Original Message----- >>From: iBook List [mailto:ibook at lists.themacintoshguy.com]On Behalf Of >>maizychicken at earthlink.net >>Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 12:16 PM >>To: iBook List >>Subject: [P1] icon will not leave desktop in 10.2.3 >> >> >> >>Hi all, >> >>I was downloading an app from the net using IE in Jaguar. I >>decided I didn't >>want to continue the download so I drug the stuff off the >>Download Manager to >>the trash. The icon that IE puts on the desktop while the download is >>occuring is still there and I can't put it in the trash. When I >>try, I get a >>message that something is happening with it and I can move it to the trash >>when it is finished. When I click on it, IE in Classic starts >>up, but I was >>downloading this in Jaguar. Stumped.... >> >>Thanks for any help, >>Maizy >> >> >>---------- >>iBookList, a listserv for users and fans of Apple's iBook. >>FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/iBookListFAQ.shtml> >> >>To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <ibook-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> >>To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to >><ibook-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> >>Need help from a real person? Try. >><ibook-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> >>---------- >>Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | >> -- Canon Digital Camcorders start at $799 | Free iBook! | >> >>iBookPlanet.com | Visit iBookPlanet.com for the hottest >> | iBook News, Features, Reviews & More. >> >> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler >> CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> >> >>MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! >>Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>