Can't empty the trash error code -8003

Can't empty the trash error code -8003

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  • I can't empty my trash, error code - 8003

    Hi All
    I can't empty my trash, error code - 8003.
    I have varified and repaired the harddrive, but still no joy... any suggestions
    would be most welcome?
    many thanks
    Jon

    Hello,
    Generally a Permissions error caused by deleting Time Machine files in Finfer ibstead of TM, but...
    Solving Trash Problems...
    http://thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html

  • I keep getting an error code when I try to empty my trash (error code -8003)...any suggestions?

    I keep getting an error code when I try to empty my trash (error code -8003)...any suggestions?

    Trash It works if you're Mac Pro running under Mac OSX 10.6.8
    https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/8214/trash-it
    Solving trash problems:
    http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html

  • HT1526 I can't empty the trash and it says error code -8003. What can I do to fix this? I need to empty as my hardrive is nearly full.

    Hey,
    I keep trying to empty the trash on my macbook pro as it says i have just under 2gb of harddrive space left. I can't update my software as i don't have enough harddrive space left.
    Every time i try and empty the trash it says that it can't empty the trash and gives an error code -8003.
    Any ideas how i can fix this?
    Many Thanks,
    Charlie

    Can't empty trash:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1526?viewlocale=en_US
    How to Force Empty the Trash:
    http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html#Anchor-Force-11481

  • HT1338 My kid down loaded mackeeper and now I can not get rid of it.  I have tried all techniques suggesting on several sites and still can not empty the trash can.  keep getting error code -8003.  Help.

    My kid down loaded mackeeper and now I can not get rid of it.  I have tried all techniques suggesting on several sites and still can not empty the trash can.  keep getting error code -8003.  Help.

    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20020873-263.html
    This should help you empty what's currently in the trash, but is no guarantee you got everything related to MacKiller off the drive. See Ogelthorpe's link.

  • TS3297 I can't empty the trash. I keep getting error code -8003, I have tried the terminal methods including both sudo and chflags. The apps that won't delete are

    I can't empty the trash I have three different versions of Quicken Essentials that should have been deleted and also some iskysoft apps [two ]. I tries to delete them but I always get a -8003 error. I ve tried using the terminal with both the sudo and chflags methods. No effect. Can anyone give a method that would work to delete the five? In advanced appreciation.

    Hey donnie90,
    It seems like this article might be the best for helping you address this issue:
    You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1526
    Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
    Regards,
    Braden

  • HT3777 I can't empty the trash. I get "error code -8003"

    I tried to get rid of old backup files in an external drive in order to make more room oln that disc by moving them to the trash. Now I cannot empty the trash.

    You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash

  • Unable to empty trash error code 8003 appears ?

    Unable to empty trash error code 8003 appears ?

    I had the same problem - tried all sorts but nothing worked. Eventually I used a tool called Trash It! which did the job (though apparently it is only to be used as a last resort).
    http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/8214/trash-it! Emptied the Trash and no problems since.
    Cheers
    J

  • Unable to empty trash error code 8003

    Unable to empty trash  error code 8003
    MacBook Pro
    OSX 10.6.7
    4GB RAM

    I had the same problem - tried all sorts but nothing worked. Eventually I used a tool called Trash It! which did the job (though apparently it is only to be used as a last resort).
    http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/8214/trash-it! Emptied the Trash and no problems since.
    Cheers
    J

  • Cant empty the trash-error 8003

    Cant empty the trash-error 8003

    Download and install this free utillity > Download Trash It! for Mac - Force-empty your trash can. MacUpdate.com
    That should prevent the 8003 error and empty the Trash.

  • HT1526 I can't delete any files, can't empty the trash bin, can't open my iTunes. Safari isn't working properly either. I keep getting the error message -50 when i try to delete anything...HELP!

    I can't delete any files, can't empty the trash bin, can't open my iTunes. Safari isn't working properly either. I keep getting the error message -50 when i try to delete anything...HELP!

    Hello, not too helpful, but...
    enum {
      paramErr                      = -50,  /*error in user parameter list*/
    Usually means a bvad or unacceptable Charachter in a File or Folder name...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TA20831
    Solving Trash Problems...
    http://thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html
    Open Console in Utilities & see if there are any clues or repeating messages when trying to open Safari or iTunes.

  • Trash error code 8003

    Help! I cannot empty my trashcan. I keep getting error 8003.

    Hi kandhwicka,
    Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
    If you're not able to empty the trash on your Mac, try the troubleshooting tips in this article:
    You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1526
    Best,
    Jeremy

  • Since updating to Mac OS X 10.8.2 I can't empty the Trash

    Since updating mt Macbook to Mac OS X 10.8.2 I can't empty the Trash. Can some one help please?

    What type of error message are you getting?
    There's a freeware app called TrashIt! that works very well for clearing files stuck in the Bin. It works with ML, too. Here's a link.

  • Help !!! I Can't Empty the Trash ...

    I still cannot empty the trash! Tons of error messages keep popping up:
    The operation cannot be completed because the item "wmphelp.htm" is locked"
    -- WMPIcon.gif is locked
    -- windowshade.gif is locked
    -- whatsnew.htm is locked
    -- volume.gif is locked
    -- viewinginfo.htm is locked
    -- upgradingwmp.htm is locked
    -- understandingwm.htm is locked
    -- understandingstream.htm is locked
    and hundreds, maybe even thousands of similar messages appear!! I must empty the trash. What can I do???
    I don't see any of these items in the trash?
    Help ... !!! Thanks.

    Do you have anything in the trash you can see? Sometimes if there is an application in the trash it can contain hundreds of files that you can't normally see and those may be presenting you with errors.
    *Trash Problems*
    Try booting to Safe Mode, sometimes just doing that works.
    Reading
    [You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash in Mac OS X|http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106272]
    [Solving Trash Problems|http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html]
    [How To Fix Stubborn Trash and Why it Won't Delete|http://www.osxfaq.com/Tutorials/LearningCenter/HowTo/Trash/index.ws]
    *Utilities for emptying trash*
    [Trash It! v3.6.1|http://www.nonamescriptware.com/?page_id=5]
    [DropNuke|http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/12664]
    [Super Empty Trash 2.3|http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/16727] - Simple AppleScript applet that will empty the Trash with administrator privileges

  • Photo in trash can but it says i can't empty the trash b.c. it's being used

    I downloaded pictures to my mac, then i put them on my desktop now i want to delete them off my desktop so i dragged it into my trash can and it says i can't empty the trash can because the photo is being used. help please!

    Do you have the picture file open in a program like preview? If there is a little lit dot below the Preview icon on the dock you may have it open - hence it can't delete it from the Trash.
    M.

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