Trouble deleting off my desktop

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RageX69

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I have an MP3 file on my desk top and when i go to drag it into my trash it says "The item is being used by another task right now. (Other tasks include moving, copying, or emptying the trash.) But the thing is i havent done anything to it, its just taking up space.

Can someone help me?
 
The problem occurs when you are emptying the Trash or before just by trying to move the file into the Trash? Let us know...
 
^^ How do I do that? I just know how to use my mac for what i need, i dont know how to do anything special.
 
type rm (then a space) in terminal, and drag the file from your desktop to the terminal window, and enter.
 
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
 
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