Can't delete a file on my desktop.. Help.

[kafene]

I know this has been posted before, but I couldn't find the solution during a search of the HOW TO's & FAQs.

When I try to delete a file, it says that the "item is being used by another task right now." I've tried rebooting but that didn't help.

Any EASY way to get rid of this file? It was a compressed file download of Safari, but my computer crapped out during the download and that's how it got "stuck".

BTW, I tried a command line I read on the forum in the Terminal, but it didn't delete the file but it DID remove all my PERSONAL settings in my USER account !

TIA.

kafene.

 

[profx]

open terminal
type

"sudo rm "
(note the space after rm)
then drag the offending file into the terminal
the path of the file should be inserted, then push return, it will prompt you for your password and it should be gone

 

[kafene]

Originally posted by profx
open terminal
type

"sudo rm "
(note the space after rm)
then drag the offending file into the terminal
the path of the file should be inserted, then push return, it will prompt you for your password and it should be gone

Thanks mucho!!

kafene.