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    How do you delete an application that won't delete on a Mac?
    Gonzalo Martinez
    Gonzalo Martinez
    Computer & Phone Repair Specialist
    Gonzalo Martinez is the President of CleverTech, a tech repair business in San Jose, California founded in 2014. CleverTech LLC specializes in repairing Apple products. CleverTech pursues environmental responsibility by recycling aluminum, display assemblies, and the micro components on motherboards to reuse for future repairs. On average, they save 2 lbs - 3 lbs more electronic waste daily than the average computer repair store.
    Gonzalo Martinez
    Gonzalo Martinez
    Computer & Phone Repair Specialist
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    If the above methods don't work, try using the application App Cleaner to delete locked files. Just drag the application onto App Cleaner and the application and all of its data will be deleted
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    Now that secure empty has gone, what reasonable way is there to delete large numbers of locked files, even if they are in the same folder?
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    Right click (or 2 finger click) on the folder, then click "Get Info". Unlock the files through the "Get Info" section.
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    I don't use an admin password. Terminal command therefore won't give permission. Advice?
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    You'll need an admin password to do this. You also need to start commands with "sudo" in order to run them as an admin.
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    I have a secure file in Bluestacks that I can't delete. What should I do?
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    You can try unlocking and deleting the file through Finder, or use Terminal to force delete it. Booting your Mac in Safe Mode might also help, or consider using third-party apps to manage and delete locked files. Be careful with Terminal as it can permanently delete data.
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