I get Error code -8003 when trying to empty the trash.  I need to free up this space.  Any suggestions?

I get Error code -8003 when trying to empty the trash.  I need to free up this space on my laptop ASAP.  Any suggestions?

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  • I'm getting error code -8003 when trying to empty the trash. Anyone know what this is?

    I've tried using the Terminal command to empty the trash; I've tried switching accounts, but nothing is working.
    Using a MacPro from about 07-08, latest OS and a Drobo is connected.
    thanks,
    s

    Read this and possibly the solution is there.
    http://forums.cnet.com/7723-6126_102-365518.html

  • Why do I get error code -8003 when attempting to empty the trash?

    I moved a number of folders from a back-up drive (using Time Machine) to the trash, and have had no success in getting them out of the trash.  Option+Empty, Option+Secure Empty Trash, after using Disk Utility to repair permissions and then try again, and the TrashIt! app.. nothing is working.  I'm not in need of the space, I just want to get rid of the items.  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, as I can't even find 'Error Code -8003' anywhere.  tx

    The reason why some of the files are blocking the trash from emptying is because of specific ".app" files from third party companies like Adobe products. Not the user files or the various help documents but instead the actual mother program. Here's how to fix this problem:
    1) remove from the trash all the actual software programs like Photoshop, InDesign, DreamWeaver and so on and put them on the desktop.
    2) Command "I" (info) and when the dialog box opens go to the "Name & Extension" text box and remove the ".app" from the software name. Example: Photoshop.app change to Photoshop.
    3) the program icon will change to a "folder icon".
    4) put the folder icon back into the trash and you should be able to now empty the trash.
    If you continue to get the error code 8003 it's because you may still have one or more software programs in the trash that needs to go through this process. Remember - it's not the user files or help documents or supporting files that is causing this but instead the "actual product programs".
    JKai

  • I'm getting error code 8003 when trying to empty trash.

    I am getting an error code 8003 when trying to empty my trash. Don't it anywhere I've looked.

    Read this and possibly the solution is there.
    http://forums.cnet.com/7723-6126_102-365518.html

  • Getting error code 8003 when trying to empty trash, lots and lots of stuff in there but it won't let me empty the trash.

    getting error code 8003 when trying to empty trash, lots and lots of stuff in there but it won't let me empty the trash.

    Thomas...
    Try Trash IT for Mac >  http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/8214/trash-it!
    It helped users with the same issue here >   https://discussions.apple.com/message/16995454#16995454

  • I have an error code -8003 when trying to empty my trash!

    I have an error code -8002 when trying to emty my trash!

    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20020873-263.html

  • Error code -8003 when trying to empty trash on external HD

    Hi I have a 2008 MacBook and a couple of external drives by iomega. Yesterday I was trying to copy 15 gb of files from my MacBook to my USB external drive, and didn't have enough space. So I attempted to delete all my Time Machine backups from 2011 (the oldest ones) from the USB external in an attempt to free up space. Time Machine began doing an auto backup while this was happening. I let it run while I slept, then this morning found I cannot empty the Trash when the USB external drive is connected and turned on. The Trash contains all the backups I was trying to delete yesterday, and when I try to empty Trash it says "The operation can't be completed because an unexpected error occured (error code -8003)". I have run Disk Utility to "verify" the USB external and it checked out ok. I've also rebooted both MacBook and restarted the USB external. Any other ideas on how I can get the trash to empty?

    Hi Andvari,
    If you are having issues emptying the Trash on your MacBook, you may find the following article helpful:
    Apple Support: You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1526
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • Error code 8003 when trying to empty trash

    I searched the Internet for a while trying to find an answer to this, but I can't seem to come across one. On my own I was able to determine the cause for the problem, to some degree, but I don't know how to fix it. I have repaired my permissions.
    Every time I try to empty my trash with the office update installer package "15089Office 2008 12.2.5 Update" in it I get the message: "The operation can’t be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -8003)."
    I'm not sure what to do. Figures it is a Windows program causing me grief. All I want to do is put it in the trash and get rid of it forever. I honestly have no idea why this isn't working.
    Does anyone have a suggestion?

    Hi s:
    Here is a thread that seems to have addressed the problem. Hard to tell, but some program called trash it appears to have worked with the code:
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10452955
    Barry

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    In attempting to empty trash, which includes some time machine backup files, I am getting the -8003 error message...and am unable to dump anything.  What must I do to resolve this?

    Another thread here with the same issue.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2138034?start=0&tstart=0

  • I am getting error code 8003 when I try to empty my trash. Any help?

    I am getting error code 8003 when I try to empty my trash. Any help? This happen right after I tried to clear my backup HD.

    Greetings,
    If you dragged items from a TimeMachine backup drive to the trash then that is most likely the cause of the issue.  Do not move files from the TimeMachine backup into the trash (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1427).
    If your backup drive only contains a timemachine backup then you will want to reformat that drive:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1600
    Keep in mind that before you reformat the backup drive that you remove any files you wish to keep to your computer. 
    Cheers.

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