Quick Time file 16708.mov will not stay deleted

When I start up my iMac the trash contains a recovered file folder containing 16807.mov (a quicktime ghost file)
After a secure empty trash it will come back at some point again.
It's like it does not stay deleted.
I have logged 3+ hrs with Apple tech support and have done every procedure known with no fix.
Can anyone help?
Thank you
Mike

Hi Mike,
Have you tried removing the file from the trash, opening it in QuickTime, then Force Quitting the application which you can do from the QT icon in the Dock? Sometimes files "think" they are still being used, or components of that file. Then send it to the Trash and with luck empty the Trash.
Carolyn

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