Thanks Robin,

Files are being deleted - but the quantity far exceeds how many I can see 
listed.   The site is providing good info.


Bill
On 20/11/2011, at 9:23 PM, Robin Belford wrote:

> I have experienced problems like you describe.
> I found my solution here.
> http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html
> 
> hope this helps
> 
> robin
> 
> 
> On 20/11/2011, at 9:15 PM, Bill Parker wrote:
> 
>> Folks,
>> 
>> I want to empty my trash, but cannot. It says it contains 1285 files but I 
>> can only count 53.  I have tried either remove all of remove unlocked. Same 
>> result.   I have in the recent file clunts of 2 - 3000 items when visibly at 
>> least there is no such quantity there.
>> 
>> Turned machine off and re-start. No avail.
>> 
>> Mac book pro 10.6.8
>> 
>> Bill
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