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--- In macbook@yahoogroups.com, Glenn Gutierrez <yah@...> wrote:
>
> On 6 Feb 2012, at 12:07 AM, J2210 wrote:
> >
> > --- In macbook@yahoogroups.com, "J2210" <j_YahooReg200510@> wrote:
> >>
> >> 2012 02 06
> >>
> >> I just tried to dump my trash and received a "cannot be completed..." -8003 error. It resists googling, cannot find it.
> >>
> >> memo: 2010 Mac Book Pro, OS 10.6.8.
> >>
> >> JH
> >>
> > ------
> > UPDATE
> > I restarted. Still the same error. Then I went in and manually deleted several files. Then I tried the empty trash menu item again and it worked.
> >
> > Go figure. I'd still like to know if anyone knows why this occurs.
> >
> > JH
>
>
> I found this topic on Apple Discussions..
> https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2138034
>
> A quick scan through the first page didn't show any definite revelations about the cause, but you definitely aren't alone!
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Interesting reading, thanks. One thing I forgot to mention. I had used Oynx recently and turned on visibility for hidden files, so I was seeing various hidden files in the trash as well. I wonder if that made any difference. We use Crash Plan for backup so TM is not involved as suggested in some of the Apple discussion posts.

JH

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