Secure trash does not work in deleting a folder

I downloaded a file with MAC Games and it is hidden in 2 folders - first folder name is 40 games for Mac - when i click on it second folder is called Program Files - click on that and it opens a folder with games that says cannot play using the version of operating system i have Panther OSX 10.3 and if i want to switch to classic
I do not want to see this folder in my trash can anymore - can someone help in removing this once and for all
thanks

Hello Edward:
This knowledge base article
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106272
will help you empty the stubborn trash.
Barry

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Hello Achates:
I did not read the rather long post. If you wish to reinstall OS X 10.4, use your software install DVD. Backup is essential. To minimize your risk, I would use an archive and install:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120
In that way, you will have a fresh copy of OS X and your current settings will be preserved.
Incidentally, I do not agree that the printer problem is best solved by reinstalling OS X. I have had HP printers for sometime and, on one occasion, had difficulty after an upgrade. HP technical support walked me through uninstalling all traces of the HP driver and then reinstalling.
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iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
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