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    Error deleting file in trash

    I get this error when trying to empty my trash bin:

    Access denied
    to /home/januno/.local/share/Trash/files/gspcav1-20071224/.tmp_versions/gspca.mod.

    das d exact message that popped up in the "Error - KDE Panel" window

    anyone know the solution?
    thanks

    #2
    Re: Error deleting file in trash

    I had that problem once before too.

    You can force it from the terminal. I like to navigate to the directory first, to be sure I don't don't delete something I shouldn't...

    Open the terminal then type:

    cd /home/januno/.local/share/Trash/files

    Then type:

    ls <--- This will list files in the trash. You'll know you're in the right place if you see the file you want to trash "gspcav1-20071224/.tmp_versions/gspca.mod

    Then -- and do this only if you are sure you are in the right place and the ls command listed your file you want to trash:

    sudo rm -rf gspcav1-20071224/.tmp_versions/gspca.mod

    You'll be asked for your password.

    Enter your password.

    That should empty your trash of that file. Note that when I did this, the trash was empty, but the icon still seemed full. You can then create a dummy Office Writer document, save it, trash it, and empty the trash. Then the icon will reset.

    Be very careful with the sudo rm -rf command. I'm a newbie too, but it will wipe out EVERYTHING on your drive if you do it from root so be VERY careful and be SURE you are in the right location.

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      #3
      Re: Error deleting file in trash

      Perhaps you just need to change your Permissions for /home/januno/.local/share/Trash

      In Dolphin click View > Show Hidden Files then navigate to your Trash folder and right click and choose Properties. Select the Permissions tab. In the Access Permissions section make sure that Owner - Can View & Modify Content.

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        #4
        Re: Error deleting file in trash

        I have the same problem. The "Empty Trash Bin" is grayed out. I've checked the permissions for the trash file and the info file and they seem to be OK. I deleted the files "trash" and "info" and KDE made new ones. The new ones have the same problem. Being a NOOB, I have no idea how to fix this. It's probably something simple but I've run out of NOOB ideas.

        Thanks in advance!
        Bob

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