Force delete Mac file: in use, terminal
David Webb 21/12/21 10:33 Have you tried to delete a file in your trash, but the file or folders you want to delete refuses to disappear? Or have you tried to delete a file that is in use? To solve these problems, you need to use a UNIX command to be entered in a Terminal. In this article we will show you how to force delete a file on Mac. Please note the following when using the code below: replace "*" by spaces. The uppercase "R" is vital. It deletes files and folders.
For more information about the "rm" command, type "man rm" in the Terminal. <space> to scroll. <q> to quit. Need more help with your Mac? Check out our Forum!Subject Replies My laptop does not recognize my mp3 player 82 DNS probe finished no internet on Mac 14 How to execute .exe file in MacBook 21 I can't open my flash drive files 33 Excel and keyboard problems on a mac 23 A required download missing 1 Wirelessly connect Bravia to MacBook 14 DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET 5 Launching Internet After DNS Probe 82 My MacBook cannot read my Transcend StoreJet 25S3 1 Please note the following when using the code below: replace "* " by spaces. The uppercase "R" is vital. It deletes files and folders. Launch the Terminal Type "sudo*rm*-R* " Drag the files you want to delete files after this command Confirm... Manage my push subscriptions MacOS
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