Is there any way possible to remove the hard drive backups from the trash? I trashed several years worth of backups from my external HD, now I can't clear my trash completely.
iMac, macOS Sierra (10.12.1), iMac 27-inch 3.2GHz Intel Core 24GB
I simply disconnected my external HD from my computer, went to the trash can and it emptied without a problem. I didn't have to erase my ext HD. Thanks.
Yes, the one I mentioned before. Erase the drive and start over.
The best way if you make the mistake of manually deleting Time Machine backuos is to shut Time Machine off, erase the Time Machine drive and start over.
You're welcome. Did you reconnect the drive afterwards?
dialabrain, yes I did reconnect the drive. However when I checked my trash can on the desktop, the same files were still there. I think I spoke too soon. Any suggestions?
Is there any way possible to remove the hard drive backups from the trash?
