I downloaded this file a while back to help with solving a problem. The problem was solved (not DxO’s fault but mine) and now when I try to delete it, I get a message that macOS (Tahoe 26.3 MacBook Pro M4 Pro) can’t delete it (the delete can’t be completed) because the file has to be downloaded first. It’s already download on to my Desktop. What could be the problem.
I am grateful in advance for any help.
Thanks, Alex Ragen
Try this solution:
On a whim, I selected the offending file, entered “command-I” to get info, expanded “Permissions” and clicked on the little lock icon in the bottom right corner. I selected “Read/Write” and changed it to “everybody.” Then moved the file to the Trash and emptied. Worked like a charm!
Which came from this Apple Discussions thread:
Thank you, Zeb. Unfortunately this did not work for me. I’ll keep trying.
@AlexRagen , you could use Terminal.app (if you feel comfi with a CLI) or e.g. “Find Any File” or “EasyFind” to search your drive. Here’s why: I’ve had situations where things showed in Finder that had been deleted. I use both apps. FAF is easy to use, EF can do a few things more than FAF as far as I’ve seen. Both apps are graphical interfaces to the fairly powerful “find” CLI command. Make a backup before you do anything that follows.
If the file’s presence is confirmed in this search, the apps allow to delete the file or move it to the trash.
1st, find the item
sudo find /Users -name “NikCleanupBackup_20251215193019” -print
2nd, verify that the item(s) you found really are the ones to remove!
The CLI does NOT ask, but executes without further ado.
3rd, delete the item
sudo find /Users -name “NikCleanupBackup_20251215193019” -print -delete
Note that you’ll have to enter the password of the logged-in user, provided it has admin rights, which is the case in standard macOS installations.
platypus, thanks SO much. FAF worked. Cost $8 but worth every cent.
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