It's interesting that I have been experiencing a similar problem with a Mac Clone running 7.06 - there are numerous files that I cannot delete. I've resigned myself to reformatting the drive and upgrading my system software (at a later date and after receiving my new "used" iMac DV).
Al ---------- >From: Mary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "iMac List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: stubborn file on OS X on Snow iMac >Date: Fri, Jun 11, 2004, 2:28 PM > > At 2:15 PM -0400 6/11/04, maxtek wrote: > >>[I am having a problem with deleting a screensaver file that sits on the >>desktop. I have tried everything I can think of to put it in the trash >>but can't get it in there. > > Boot in OS 9, if possible, then try deleting from there. If that > doesn't work, let us know - there are several freeware "Force Trash" > solutions. > > Mary > > > -- > The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- >>The Think Different Store > http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
