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OS Sonoma 14.0 Trash will not delete items on desktop or file folders.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Sep 29, 2023 9:03 PM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2023 9:09 PM

zzartist Said:

"Trash: OS Sonoma 14.0 Trash will not delete items on desktop or file folders."

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If Files Are Not Deleting:


Delete while Booted in Safe Mode:

In Safe ModeLogin Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then try this deletion. Next, boot up normally, attempting another deletion. For instructions, go here: How to Use Safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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Sep 29, 2023 9:09 PM in response to zzartist

zzartist Said:

"Trash: OS Sonoma 14.0 Trash will not delete items on desktop or file folders."

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If Files Are Not Deleting:


Delete while Booted in Safe Mode:

In Safe ModeLogin Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then try this deletion. Next, boot up normally, attempting another deletion. For instructions, go here: How to Use Safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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