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Cant delete a screenshot from my desktop

when i try to drag a screenshot into the trash i get


The operation can’t be completed because one or more required items can’t be found.

(Error code -43)


Any suggestions would be appreciated


iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.2

Posted on May 5, 2021 12:17 AM

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Posted on May 5, 2021 6:39 PM

Hello sbahles,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're running into an issue deleting an item from your Mac. There are a few basic actions you can try that may help.


  • Try restarting your Mac

Log out, sleep, wake, restart, or shut down your Mac


  • Force close any open or idle applications

How to force an app to quit on your Mac


  • Try to delete the item while booted up into safe mode

How to use safe mode on your Mac


Keep us posted on how it goes, and if additional help is needed, we'll be happy to continue working with you towards finding a solution.


Best regards.

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May 5, 2021 6:39 PM in response to sbahles

Hello sbahles,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're running into an issue deleting an item from your Mac. There are a few basic actions you can try that may help.


  • Try restarting your Mac

Log out, sleep, wake, restart, or shut down your Mac


  • Force close any open or idle applications

How to force an app to quit on your Mac


  • Try to delete the item while booted up into safe mode

How to use safe mode on your Mac


Keep us posted on how it goes, and if additional help is needed, we'll be happy to continue working with you towards finding a solution.


Best regards.

Cant delete a screenshot from my desktop

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