Trash emptying problem. Shred only!

Some time ago, probably after an update, my choice for emptying trash was only to shred. I don't need to shred everything and it takes hours. I can't quit the process either. What can I do. Running imac system 10.6.8.

Go into your finder preferences and change that option, take a look at this link, http://osxdaily.com/2010/02/07/how-to-always-secure-empty-trash/

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Still waiting for Appe to send a patch/update to fix the trash emptying issue on Mountain Lion. Since the last update it's been a nightmare.

Please explain what kind of a problem you are seeing with emptying Trash?
I see no problems with Trash using Mountain Lion whar so ever.
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Trash Emptying Problems

I have 2 items that I cannot empty in the trash. I have a version of Safari that I had to replace with one from the install disk and then update. When I try to empty the trash with the old Safari I just get the spinning wheel of death and then I have to restart the computer. I also have a version of quicktime that I am trying to get rid of but when I try to empty the trash I get a message that it is preparing to empty the trash but it never does. I try to empty with one thing at a time, not both, but no luck.

Look at these links.
You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash in Mac OS X
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106272
Mac OS X 10.2: Cannot delete an incomplete copy or download
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107426
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http://www.osxfaq.com/Tutorials/LearningCenter/HowTo/Trash/index.ws
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Download DropNuke from:
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Hi,
The trash is refusing to empty a couple of font packages, saying that they are locked. But 'Get Info' shows them not to be locked. I own permissions for the Mac.
Solutions most welcome!
newomary

Reboot, then see if you can empty the trash.
After that, if you cannot, try Trash It!.
And if that doesn't work read the following:
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I've searched for anyone else having this issue to no avail.
I have setup a folder called iPhone Trash on my Mail server. I assigned it on my iPhone as the trash can and set that IMAP account to NEVER delete messages. It properly drops the message in that box when I delete it and I can see it on my web-based mail client.
The issue is, every day or so, that box empties out. I haven't set any special rules on my server to delete messages from this box. I have the proper setting on the iPhone not to delete messages. Why is this trash emptying?
Has anyone else experienced something similar? Thanks for any help.
Regards,
Clay

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Keyur

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