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I can not delete items off my mac, I get the message. The operation can’t be completed because one or more required items can’t be found (Error -43)

I can not delete items off my mac, I get the message. The operation can’t be completed because one or more required items can’t be found (Error -43)


I know I need to clear disk space but without my trash working. I don’t know what to s

do.


Help would be appreciated.

Posted on Jun 14, 2020 8:49 AM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2020 2:49 PM

Any strange characters in the name or path?


Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode?


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

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I can not delete items off my mac, I get the message. The operation can’t be completed because one or more required items can’t be found (Error -43)

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