Deleting Files That Wont Delete

[Lorne.T]

I've got a couple of files, with zero bytes, that aren't going anywhere. I drag them to the bin, but they refuse to move!

What can I do. I'm trying to get a clean install of DaVinci Resolve. I've managed to remove several file buried deep on my hd, but these two laugh at me in plain site, as easily found in a search. I've attached what they both look like.

 

[Fishrrman]

What I'd do:

a. take note of where the problem files are (i.e., directory path)
b. boot from an EXTERNAL DRIVE that is bootable to the finder
c. once in the finder, click the icon of the internal drive ONE time to select it, then...
d. summon up the "get info" box (command-i)
e. click the lock at the bottom of get info and enter administrative password
f. put a checkmark into "ignore ownership on this volume" (sharing & permissions)
g. close get info
h. navigate to where the problem files are, and try deleting them now.

 

[AlumaMac]

Open Terminal and input:

sudo rm

and then drag the offending file into terminal and the path to the file will be automatically inserted. Hit return, enter your password and file should be gone. Repeat with each file.

If you get an error that the file is a directory modify the above code to:

sudo rm -r

 

[Lorne.T]

Thanks folks for the replies.

I managed to get rid of them by clicking on "Show all filename extensions" in Finder preferences. when I did they both seemed to vanish. I searched again and they were gone.