How do I retrieve a file after emptying the trash can on an imac

I move a file to trash and emptied the trash can how can I retrieve the file without downloading software

Posted on Mar 16, 2019 11:34 AM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2019 11:40 AM

You use your Time Machine backup to retrieve it, however if you never backed up it is totally gone.

Please review Mac Basics Time Machine

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Mar 16, 2019 11:40 AM in response to Fireforce

You use your Time Machine backup to retrieve it, however if you never backed up it is totally gone.

Please review Mac Basics Time Machine

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