Can't empty trash can

Nille

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I keep having problems when I try to empty my trash can. It always stopps and tell me that it can not be don because "Preferences" are in use or library or something else.
What can I do?
 
Cory Cooper

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Hello,

-What version of OS X?
-Have you tried restarting the Mac, then attempting to empty the Trash?
-What are the files that are "stuck" in the Trash?

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Hello,

Also really need to know the exact message and as Cory said which files are stuck, and are you happy using terminal?
 

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