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Help I deleted something I need.

Is there any way to recover files that have been permanently removed from the trash??

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 26, 2020 1:37 AM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2020 2:50 AM

Realistically, only from a Time Machine Restore, or if the file were duplicated on another storage medium. There is expensive data recovery software, where its ability to do so would depend on your immediately ceasing use of the Mac, and attempting recovery right away. Otherwise, the probability of success dwindles rapidly.



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Aug 26, 2020 2:50 AM in response to Madtoro5

Realistically, only from a Time Machine Restore, or if the file were duplicated on another storage medium. There is expensive data recovery software, where its ability to do so would depend on your immediately ceasing use of the Mac, and attempting recovery right away. Otherwise, the probability of success dwindles rapidly.



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