System says trash is not empty

[Curiosity]

I am using Mac OS 10.4.11, and I ran an application which put the entire Macromedia Flash directory into the trash. It contained a locked file, which I took out again, but the system is insisting that that item is still there. In fact, nothing is left in the trash, but if I try to delete a new item, I get an error message afterwards. Is there any way to clear that?

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

Try holding down the 'alt' or 'option' key while you empty the trash. This will force locked files to delete.

 

[Curiosity]

Thanks. Does this work even if the trash looks empty?

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

Probably not.

What is the specific verbage of the "error message" you receive when trying to put something in the trash?

 

[Curiosity]

It said something about a specific file which was locked and could not be deleted. Someone on another forum gave me an idea and the problem is now gone.