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Files disappear in trash

How do I bring back files that have disappeared in trash ?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Jan 23, 2022 8:48 AM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2022 9:03 AM

Aimersw wrote:

How do I bring back files that have disappeared in trash ?


Recent files in the Trash can be restored using Local Snapshots.



I have Trash in my Finder side bar . You can also see Trash using the Shift Command . (period) to show hidden folder hidden by default.


the .Trash directory is located in your User/Home folder



From the TM icon in the upper right>Enter Tim Machine

About Time Machine local snapshots - Apple Support



Finder>Preferences there a couple Trash preferences...


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Jan 23, 2022 9:03 AM in response to Aimersw

Aimersw wrote:

How do I bring back files that have disappeared in trash ?


Recent files in the Trash can be restored using Local Snapshots.



I have Trash in my Finder side bar . You can also see Trash using the Shift Command . (period) to show hidden folder hidden by default.


the .Trash directory is located in your User/Home folder



From the TM icon in the upper right>Enter Tim Machine

About Time Machine local snapshots - Apple Support



Finder>Preferences there a couple Trash preferences...


Jan 23, 2022 10:28 AM in response to Aimersw

Aimersw wrote:

thank you
i wonder , is it possible the files went missing by something other than human error ?


What are you trying to say: No files show up in your Trash can...?


This would be directory issue— you can delete the directory and renew it easily enough:

ref: http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html#Anchor-Empty-49575

Files disappear in trash

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