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Q: why does it take so long to empty trash?

why does it take so long to empty trash?

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2 GHz), Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on May 27, 2012 5:19 PM

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Q: why does it take so long to empty trash?

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  • by softwater,

    softwater softwater May 28, 2012 3:40 AM in response to allbay
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    May 28, 2012 3:40 AM in response to allbay

    How long is it taking? How many files are in there?

     

    Are you emptying trash normally or have you chosen 'Secure  Empty Trash'?

     

    Don't use 'Secure Empty Trash' for regular deleting, that takes seven times longer than ordinary 'Empty Trash'!