Im trying to empty my trash..

im trying to empty my trash and its saying the document is in use and its not. ive tried restarting my computer and everytime it still says the same thing. any ideas of how to make it empty ?

sydneybabyy wrote:
ya it has. i have even shut down my computer and even when i turn it on again and go to empty the trash, it once again says its still in use.
Be sure the program is not listed among your startup items.
Drag the trashed item onto your desktop and reboot and then see if you can trash it properly.

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You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1526
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