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How do I recover a file that I accidentally deleted while purging my trash folder

How do I recover a file that I accidentally deleted while purging my trash folder? I am using MAC OS 10.15.4

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 18, 2020 8:42 AM

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Aug 18, 2020 8:46 AM in response to dilaar

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Aug 18, 2020 11:01 AM in response to dilaar

Apple provides a couple of safeguards to help users not delete files erroneously. Trash exists so that you can recover files unintentionally deleted. Time machine exists so that data can be basked up and recovered in the event of loss. Unfortunately neither of these options worked for you.

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Aug 18, 2020 8:52 AM in response to CT

Unfortunately, time machine was turned off! :-(

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Aug 18, 2020 9:27 AM in response to dilaar

Then the file is gone.

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Aug 18, 2020 10:49 AM in response to BobTheFisherman

I was afraid of that!

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