-- Thanks for the suggestions, they have solved the problem. I rebooted
from my DiskWarrior 9.2 disc, from this I could move or trash these
files. On restarting 10.2, the files were once more resistant to
copying, moving, or trashing, but I had them placed where I wanted.
-- I also used Disk Utility to Repair Permissions (thanks for this tip,
I have often wondered where this facility lay, no information from Mac
Help), but it made no difference. I also used Verify Disk. Thanks again
--
David Noel
2006 Jun 13
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From: Robert Howells <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On 11 Jun 2006, at 5:43 PM, David Noel wrote:
> Hi all --
>
> -- I downloaded some mpeg files onto my desktop, and they have
> resisted all efforts to move them into a folder, with the message "the
> file ,,,, is being used by another task right now (other tasks include
> moving, copying. or emptying the Trash). Try again when the other task
> is complete."
>
> -- This happens even if this action is the first thing attempted after
> restarting.
You could try a Power DOWN and then start up again ... it's often
different to a straight " restart " .
Also do a Repair Permissions
Finally , start up from another drive or CD and manipulate the files
from there .
Bob
OS9 boot used to be good for that sort of thing.
> Attempts to Duplicate one of these files gives "this operation cannot
> be completed because you do not have sufficient privileges for ....".
> I can rename one of these files or move it elsewhere on the desktop,
> and that is all.
>
> -- Looking at Ownership & Permissions under Info shows the file is
> unlocked and the Owner shown correctly, but 'Access' is greyed out.
> Any suggestions, anyone? TIA.
>
> David Noel
> 2006 Jun 11
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From: James Devenish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: WAMUG Mailing List <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: mpeg files stuck on desktop
Hi David,
This sounds like some sort of bug in the Finder. Can you try replacing
the file? That is, create a blank file, rename it to match the MPEG,
then drag it over the top of the MPEG. If the Finder allows this, are
you then able to drag the replacement file to the Trash?
Perhaps you "should" also check your disk with Disk Utility (in the
Utilities folder within the Applications folder). Open Disk Utility,
select your hard drive, and choose Verify DIsk. (Give it some time to
do its thing: attempting to do other things during the verification
will cause them to pause until verification has finished.)
James
