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Delete It

Delete It - 2.1

deletes files that can't be trashed initially

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All Time: (3.8)
This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 2.1
Release Date: 2003-03-04
License: Commercial
Downloads (this version): 2,256
Downloads (all versions): 22,035
Price: $5.95

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Product Description:

Delete It can be used to delete files that seem to be "in use", "locked" or "invisible" to the finder.
Toolbar buttons for the current user's Home, Trash, Desktop, Documets and Public Folders provide the ability to quickly locate key folders.
How it Works: This program is written in REALbasic and uses the the "sudo rm -R" terminal command through a shell interface to delete stubborn files. It requires that the current user is an admin.

Program is submitted as shareware but has full functionality in Demo Mode.

What's new in this version:

  • improved file listing
  • fixed multiple listing and toolbar bugs
  • added an "autocheck internet for new version" confirmation dialog

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2
  • Mac OS X 10.1
  • Mac OS X 10.0

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.0 or higher

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Delete It ReviewRobust but not effective on some fles - Version: 2.1, 1/25/2007 04:39PM PST

steveohm2
DeleteIt Seems more robust than the several others I've tried with my current problem; 'ForceEmptyTrash' 'iempty', 'ForceDelete', etc. but none have been able to trash some sticky items in my trashcan. These are items that can't even be moved out of the trash and whose permissions appear to be in order.

When selecting these files using 'DeleteIt', the error given is 'file cannot be accessed NilObjectException Forward'.

If you're curious the problem folders are labeled:
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Delete It ReviewRobust but not effective on some fles - Version: 2.1, 1/25/2007 04:36PM PST

steveohm2
DeleteIt Seems more robust than the several others I've tried with my current problem; 'ForceEmptyTrash' 'iempty', 'ForceDelete', etc. but none have been able to trash some sticky items in my trashcan. These are items that can't even be moved out of the trash and whose permissions appear to be in order.

When selecting these files using 'DeleteIt', the error given is 'file cannot be accessed NilObjectException Forward'.

If you're curious the problem folders are labeled:
123
Firefox
itunes Library Manager f
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Delete It CommentaryExcellent...and scary! - Version: 2.1, 11/30/2003 08:04AM PST

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14midi
I had a "Previous system folder" and isolated OS "root" items in my Thrash which refused to be deleted for a couple of days...whichever method I tried. "Delete it" made it but their warning to be careful in deleting stuff is somewhat scary...Recommended, but Handle with care!
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