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

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