Removing partial downloads in El Capitan

I have a few partially downloaded files that cannot be deleted, renamed, you name it. I've never had this problem before.

How can I get rid of these annoying files?

Thank you!

to remove not unfinished: App Store - downloads

Close the browser, or download the application if it is open.

go to the folder in which the incomplete download resides

for example

Macintosh HD/Users / [your account] / downloads

and delete any incomplete download (usually ending with the name '. ") Download") highlight and put it in the trash.

to delte a unfinished download APP STORE

Close the app from app store

Open terminal

type

open $TMPDIR../C/

Press back and delete the folder

com Apple.AppStore

Open app store and try the download again.

Tags: Mac OS & System Software

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