How do i delete corupted files

[StuGray]

I have some files on my mac that are corrupted. I want to get rid off them but everytime i try to put them in the trash it says the file is in use and cannot be deleted. Does anyone know how to solve this problem..

I have Osx 10.2.8 operating system

Thanks in advance

Stu

 

[bobw]

Open the terminal and type:

cd ~/.Trash
<hit return>

sudo rm -rf

put a space after the f and drag the item you want deleted to the terminal so that its path is automatically entered, then press return

give it your admin password and hit return

 

[fryke]

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107426

 

[perfessor101]

If you are like many of us who would came to the Mac to avoid the command line you might try FileXaminer. There is a "Force Empty Trash" function and a "Super Delete" function in it's Special menu that will almost always do the job.

The file in use can often be solved by logging out and logging back in. It is a lot faster than rebooting.