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deleted items don't stay in trash

Since the Ventura update - with both 13.0 and 13.0.1 - items moved to the trash with command-delete or the file menu option don't stay in the Trash ... they just disappear.


Briefly, if I hover over the dock or keep the Trash folder open, it shows that there's something in there, but it always swiftly disappears.


I've re-created ~/.Trash ... not a fix. Now thinking I've got something else installed that's doing this. Anybody else seen this behavior?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Nov 11, 2022 1:10 PM

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Posted on Nov 11, 2022 1:16 PM

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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Nov 11, 2022 1:16 PM in response to Peter Bartoli

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


deleted items don't stay in trash

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