OSX thinks a file is in use but it isn\'t

RobinS

robins
This happens often when I'm emptying the Trash. The app that was using the file has been closed yet it still says its in use so it can't empty the Trash. ???
 
You can always use Terminal to trash a file;

Open the Terminal Application (in Utilities folder) 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
 
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