Error message when emptrying trash

hey all,
i have an external HD, and i backed up my iBook HD onto it a few weeks ago. today, i wanted to back it up again, as i have created more files that i don't want to risk losing. i dragged the old backup folder to the trash from my external, but emptying the trash, it gives me an error message saying, "operation cannot be completed because the item 'toviewstat.htm' is locked." it then gives me the option to "stop" or "continue". when i click continue, it gives me the same message, but a different file name. they seem to be endless. i assume this is some sort of protective measure so that one can't delete one's own HD. but this is a COPY of my HD. how do i empty my trash? thanx!
david

Try pushing the option key when you select empty trash.

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