When I dump my trash, it immediately asks for my password and then securely dumps everything!

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When I dump my trash, it immediately asks for my password and then securely dumps everything!

Help! When I dump my trash into the basket, it immediately asks for my password and then deletes everything. I would like to put my files into Trash and go back to be certain I want to dump them. How do I stop Trash from dumping immediately. If I cancel, the file doesn't go into the Trash. How do I fix it? Thanks!

MacBook Pro, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Mar 25, 2013 9:11 AM

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Answer 1

Eric Ross

Level 6

11,807 points

Mar 25, 2013 9:15 AM in response to ecapgardener

In finder view, click on the finder menu item then select preferences, click on the advanced icon the make sure Empty Trash securely is not checked.

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Answer 2

Linc Davis

Level 10

209,547 points

Mar 25, 2013 10:55 AM in response to ecapgardener

1. Triple-click the line below to select it:

~/.Trash

2. Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select

Services ▹ Show Info

from the contextual menu. An Info dialog should open.

3. The dialog should show "You can read and write" in the Sharing & Permissions section. If that's not what it shows, click the padlock icon in the lower right corner of the window and enter your password when prompted. Use the plus- and minus-sign buttons to give yourself Read & Write access and "everyone" No Access. Delete any other entries in the access list.

4. In the General section, uncheck the box marked Locked if it's checked.

5. From the action menu (gear icon) at the bottom of the dialog, select Apply to enclosed items and confirm.

6. Close the Info window and test.

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Answer 3

ecapgardener Author

Level 1

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Mar 25, 2013 11:32 AM in response to Linc Davis

When I get to the dialog is says I have no access. It does have system/read and write, everyone/no access. Should I be changing something so I have access?

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