I can't put anything in Trash, error code -36

Everytime I try to move anything into Trash this message appears:
The Finder can’t complete the operation because some data in “xyz” can’t be read or written.
(Error code -36)
I cannot move anything to trash or delete anything, doesn't matter if its a word document, .jpg image or a pdf preview nothing will go. I tried to look up error code -36 but it said something about a Windows server and to check the Console screen for a certain message but theres no record of the error on there.
Please help!

Problems such as yours are sometimes caused by files that should belong to you but are locked or have a wrong owner. This procedure will check for such files. It makes no changes and therefore will not, in itself, solve your problem.
Launch the Terminal application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ If you’re running Mac OS X 10.7 or later, open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Terminal in the page that opens.
Drag or copy — do not type — all of the next line into the Terminal window, then press return:
find . $TMPDIR.. -flags +sappnd,schg,uappnd,uchg -o ! -user $UID
The command may take a noticeable amount of time to run. Wait for a new line ending in a dollar sign (“$”) to appear.
Post any lines of output that appear below what you entered — the text, please, not a screenshot.
If any personal information appears in the output, edit before posting, but don’t remove the context.

Similar Messages

  • I can't put anything into trash no permission

    I turned on my old mini for the first time in over a year and can't move anything into the trash. First finder asks for a password which I give then trash won't let me. Says "cannot complete because you don't have permission to access some of the items". I went to trash>file>get info and nothing was in the read/write pull down so I pulled down my name which is an administrator, clicked it and got "could not complete an unexpected error occurred. Error message 136". Can anyone explain what the heck is going on?
    I also can't figure out how to get my new password into keychain login and save it
    thanks

    Hi, it sounds like you may have many problems, & it may take awile to work through them, but the new Forum SW doesn't make it easy.
    Could be many things, we should start with this...
    "Try Disk Utility
    1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
    2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu at top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
    *Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.*
    3. Click the First Aid tab.
    4. Select your Mac OS X volume.
    5. Click Repair Disk, (not Repair Permissions). Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214
    Then try a Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, reboot when it completes.
    (Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive.)
    If perchance you can't find your install Disc, at least try it from the Safe Boot part onward.
    On that error... Error message 136, could it have been -36?
    Well, in pure Apple File System talk... -36      ioErr      I/O error (bummers)
    Not very helpful, but generally means a Drive quit being Readable or Writable since starting the operation, which is not a good sign... do you have a current Backup?

  • Can't empty the trash error code -8003

    Can't empty the trash error code -8003

    Have you read for possible solutions over in the "More Like This" thread over here?----------------------->

  • Can't keep anything in trash--wants to delete immediately

    Can't keep anything in trash--finder wants to delete immediately.

    See this:
    http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html#Anchor-Files-46919

  • 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 have a ipod touch and I can't put anything on the events there is no   in the right corner Like my sons

    I have an ipod touch and I can't put anything on the events there is no + sign in the corner like my sons ipod.

    I'm guessing you are referencing the Calendar app.
    Try resetting:
    Hold the home and power buttons at the same time until the Apple boot logo appears. No data will be lost.

  • I tried to backup computer contents, but could not because "finder can't complete the operations becaus some data in "....JPG" can't be red or written (error code-36)"  What is this?

    Question:  I tried to backup my computer contents, cut coun't because "finder can't compelte the operation because some data in ........JPG (an iphoto image)
    can't be read or written (error code -36)  What is this error and how can I correct it?
    Thanks,
    betteyp

    I am backing up on two different drives...one is on the time machine...the one I am having trouble with is a passport that I back up manually.  I have not gotten a notice from the backup on the time machine that there is an error. 
    Before this error occured....the "event" that the photo was in emptied without me doing anything.  This has happened before, when the total number of pictures that I have downloaded for the day, the events emptied overnight without me doing anything (????????)
    Can you explain more what is happening.....
    Thanks

  • Can't connect to PSN. Error code: ce-33987-0

    Almost every night I can't connect to PSN. Error code: ce-33987-0
    After multiple PS4 restarts and my router restarts - it connects. Sometimes it connects after few hours without doing anything at all. So I couldn't find any pattern.
    My router and internet is perfect - all other devices at home has perfect internet connection at full speed.
    I tried all the tricks I've found in this forum (make my PS4 primary, connect to wifi and connect back to cable, do not turn off PS4 and leave in standby, check NAT type etc.).
    But nothing helped.
    Connection test shows NAT Type 2 which is perfectly OK I guess.
    Is this PSN that unstable or what?
    How should I solve this problem?

    I've been having the same problem for over a week, but I think I found the solution to it.Firstly, my internet setup is an old netgear modem-router combo hooked up to a new TP-Link (n) router. The netgear is set to modem only mode. My ps4 is connected wirelessly downstairs.For about 3 months, my ps4 was working normally with no problems, but about a week ago this error code started popping up inconsistently. Sometimes everything was fine, most times it wasn't.I isolated the problem to the PS4-Router communication, as my ps3 (and everything else at home) worked perfectly with no changes to the setup. Possible Solution- Today, I factory reset both devices (Netgear and TP-Link routers) and set them up to the point where they worked normally (with my phone, laptop, etc).Then, I enabled UPnP on BOTH devices, and also Forwarded all the necessary ports for my PS4 on the TP-Link router.I changed the wireless channel on the TP-Link to [1] from [6].I also changed the wireless channel width on it from [auto] to [20mhz]. This automatically reduced my max Tx rate to [130mbps] from [300mbps]. (I suggest doing this manually if it doesn't change automatically).I rebooted the TP-Link router, and started up my ps4 after a few seconds. The system loaded perfectly, PSN signed in instantly, and I played an hour on BF4 with no problems. I also restarted my PS4 again to see whether the settings would 'Stick'. They did, it still ran perfectly. I won't play again for a few hours, but I will report here if it does/doesn't work. Good luck trying my solution, Hope it works for you.Happy Gaming

  • Unable to drag file to trash Error Code -8072

    Unable to drag file to trash Error Code -8072

    Hi,
    Does the File belong to a Drive that isn't connected at the moment...
    Have you tried a Complete Shutdown of the Mac...?
    See if there is anything in here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1526

  • I have been exporting lightroom webgaleries to my iweb site without any problem.  Suddenly I get the error message "finder can't complete the operation because some data can't be read or written" - error code -36 - thoughts?

    i have been exporting lightroom web galleries to my iweb site without any problem.  Suddenly I get the error message "finder can't complete the operation because some data can't be read or written" - error code -36 - and the move to the sites folder on my idisk fails..... thoughts?

    Try this community: MobileMe on my Mac: MobileMe: Apple Support Communities.
    And you can continue to use iWeb for some time to come. The following will explain:
    It's now confirmed that iWeb and iDVD have been discontinued by Apple. This is evidenced by the fact that new Macs are shipping with iLife 11 installed but without iWeb and iDVD.
    On June 30, 2012 MobileMe will be shutdown. HOWEVER, iWeb will still continue to work but without the following:
    Features No Longer Available Once MobileMe is Discontinued:
    ◼ Password protection
    ◼ Blog and photo comments
    ◼ Blog search
    ◼ Hit counter
    ◼ MobileMe Gallery
    All of these features can be replaced with 3rd party options.
    I found that if I published my site to a folder on my hard drive and then uploaded with a 3rd party FTP client subscriptions to slideshows and the RSS feed were broken.  If I published directly from iWeb to the FPT server those two features continued to work correctly.
    There's another problem and that's with iWeb's popup slideshows.  Once the MMe servers are no longer online the popup slideshow buttons will not display their images.
    Click to view full size
    However, Roddy McKay and I have figured out a way to modify existing sites with those slideshows and iWeb itself so that those images will display as expected once MobileMe servers are gone.  How to is described in this tutorial: #26 - How to Modify iWeb So Popup Slideshows Will Work After MobileMe is Discontinued.
    In addition the iLife suite of applications offered on disc is now a discontinued product and the remaining supported iApps will only be available thru the App Store from now on.
    HOWEVER, the iLife 11 boxed version that is still currently available at the online Apple Store (Store button at the top of the page) and those copies still on the shelves of retailers will include iWeb and iDVD.

  • The finder can't complete the operation because some data in "VIDEO_TS.BUP "can't be read or written (error code-36)

    the finder can't complete the operation because some data in "VIDEO_TS.BUP "can't be read or written (error code-36)

    I faced the same problem and i fixed it by going to applications - utility - disk utility and fixing the errors.

  • While transferring several files to the G-Raid, the G-Raid device locks up with the following warnings:   "The Finder can't complete the operation because some data in (whatever file) can't be read or written (Error code - 36)."

    While transferring several files to the G-Raid, the G-Raid device locks up with the following warnings:   "The Finder can't complete the operation because some data in (whatever file) can't be read or written (Error code - 36).” NOt sure this is a G-Raid problem, can anyone help?

    This is likely a problem with the drive itself. This error indicates unspecified I/O errors with the drive, which can be from a hardware fault, or a formatting issue. If the drive has valuable data on it, then try connecting it to another PC to get the data off, and then try fully partitioning and formatting the drive with Disk Utility. If this corrects the error then you should be able to use the drive again as it was likely a formatting issue, but if the problem continues then it is likely a hardware fault and the best solution is to be safe and replace the drive.

  • Trying to copy iPhoto Library to external hard drive for backup.  Error message:  The Finder can't complete the operation because some data in "iPhoto Library" can't be read or written (Error code -36).

    Trying to copy iPhoto Library to external hard drive for backup.  Error message:  The Finder can't complete the operation because some data in "iPhoto Library" can't be read or written (Error code -36).

    That code is
    -36
    ioErr
    I/O error (bummers)
    Make sure the EHD is formatted OS X Extended (journaled) and run Disk Utilty on the EHD and repair the disk.  If that fails to help I'd try the following:
    Using iPhoto Library Manager  to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
    Download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.
    Click on the Add Library button,                         
    navigate to your Home/Pictures folder and select your iPhoto Library folder.
    Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the Library ➙ Rebuild Library menu option
    In the next  window name the new library and select the external HD as the location of the newly rebild library.
    Click on the Create button.
    Note 1: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments. However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost.
    Note 2:  Your current library will be left untouched for further attempts at a fix if so desired.
    OT

  • 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

Maybe you are looking for