Trash can't be cleared!

when i clear my trash, its is counting for files, then ask me what to do wit protected files,
1-if i want to delete them is is wait for a second and disappear from deskop
2-if i want to delete non-protected files it is going thу same way
help plz))

Go to /Applications /Utilities/Terminal and launch it.
At the prompt, copy and paste this commandsudo rm -rf ~/.TrashPress Return.
You will be asked to enter your admin password. It will be invisible.
Enter it and press Return.
Log out and back in or restart.
-mj

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