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Retrieving deleted trash after emptying trash

Is it possible?

I'm familiar with 'Recoverit' but don't want to pay, so is there a way, without Time Machine, that I could find emptied trash from a few days ago?


27 inch, 2020 iMac, Safari 16.4


Thanks!

iMac (2017 – 2020)

Posted on May 27, 2023 4:05 PM

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Posted on May 27, 2023 4:20 PM

The longer you continue to use the computer after emptying the Trash, the more likely the file space will be overwritten and the less likely recovery will be successful.


There are recovery utilities available that have trial periods.

This list may help get you started: Best Data Recovery Apps For Mac - Macworld

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May 27, 2023 4:20 PM in response to traveler582

The longer you continue to use the computer after emptying the Trash, the more likely the file space will be overwritten and the less likely recovery will be successful.


There are recovery utilities available that have trial periods.

This list may help get you started: Best Data Recovery Apps For Mac - Macworld

Retrieving deleted trash after emptying trash

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