Problems deleting files with OSX 10.8.3

Since updating my 2009 MBP to 10.8.3 I am asked for the admin password to delete files. The files disappear, but are not sent to the trash or clear space on the hard drive. Now my MBP is running out of space on the start up disk.

Just researched the fix for this and applied this and it seems to work:
1. Go to Terminal ( Make sure your set up as Admin)
2. Type sudo chown yourname .Trash
3. Enter your admin password
You may get a no such directory message
Seemed to fix the problem

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Hi Sjmitc, I followed Barbara's instructions about only about 24 hours ago and since then my files have been opening perfectly. I tried it again before replying to you and they are still opening fine.
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Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2013 18:23:28 -0800
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Subject: Problem opening files with Mac OS Mavericks and Elements
    Re: Problem opening files with Mac OS Mavericks and Elements
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Henwen, Is this solution still working for you? I tried this same solution on mine a few days ago and had no luck. However, it actually let me open files this afternoon then when I went back in later today, it was doing the disappearing act again.
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Problem opening files with Mac OS Mavericks and Elements

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Hi Sjmitc, I followed Barbara's instructions about only about 24 hours ago and since then my files have been opening perfectly. I tried it again before replying to you and they are still opening fine.
I did have to go through my files a couple of times to find all the Elements preferences, but the solution is working fine so far. I will let you know if I have any further problems. It is maddening when it happens, so I hope you can fix yours.
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Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2013 18:23:28 -0800
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To: [email protected]
Subject: Problem opening files with Mac OS Mavericks and Elements
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Henwen, Is this solution still working for you? I tried this same solution on mine a few days ago and had no luck. However, it actually let me open files this afternoon then when I went back in later today, it was doing the disappearing act again.
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Hi friends,
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