Trashing a .dmg…

[Schweats]

I created a .dmg only to realize I didn't need it. There is nothing contained in the disk image.
I drag it to the trash and initiate the empty trash command and the progress bar travels about half way across
and hangs… It won't complete the empty trash routine. I check and double check to make sure there is nothing
contained ………… check !

Any clues ?
Many TIA
Schweats

[Tritonemusic]

Have you tried ejecting it using Disk Utility? Maybe that will do the trick.

[MIDI Life Crisis]

Also a restart or log out and back in if the eject doesn't work. You might be able to simply eject it from the finder.

[FMiguelez]

Are you the owner of the file?
I'd double check via command-I. Even if it is, try setting read/write privileges to yourself and do the "Apply to Enclosed items" command. Then try again.

Also, if your .dmg is not too large, you could try the "Empty Trash Securely " command, or even deleting the file via Applescript.

Sometimes quitting/restarting the "Finder" also helps.

[billf]

The utility app Trash It will probably fix that for you. I've used it with success before on stuck files like the one you are describing.

http://www.nonamescriptware.com/trash-i ... available/

[mikehalloran]

Also a restart or log out and back in if the eject doesn't work.

Reboot and see if there's a problem. Highly unlikely. Chances are that, whatever file you created it in is still active.

[Schweats]

Thanks everyone……  the 'Trash-It' utility got it done !!

Schweats

[Thomas.B.]

It's probably time to repair your permissions with DiskUtility to avoid further issues. I would also recommend OnyX to keep your file structures and system files in order. It's a highly regarded free utility made by the french developer. Opening and finishing a fine bottle of french wine whenever these issues appear is another attractive option.