If I put a file on the trash and empty the trash does it mean that the file is erase from the computer. In other words it doesn't exist anymore, for example in a PC you would go to control panels and remove the file and automatically would be remove. So by putting the file to the trash and emptying the trash would automatically delete the file from the hardrive. I am a new user on Mac and need help.
2007-01-07 15:27:49 · 7 answers · asked by mrs.rios 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
no, just like windows the file headers are removed from the directory.
as on windows, the file is still on the disk.
and as on windows it can be retrieved with the appropriate utilities.
there is also a variant to securely empty the trash!
but few people would be able to go through your trash!
2007-01-07 16:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by jake cigar™ is retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not completely erased if you just used the Empty Trash option. Using Secure Empty Trash erases the file more securely. If you want to help prevent recovery of deleted files, click on the Erase Fee Space button in Disk Utility after choosing your start up disk. This option will take a while to complete, so you must be patient with it, even if Disk Utility seems like it stalled. There will be an error that shows up that you should ignore.
2007-01-07 18:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by Elbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-30 07:39:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you send a file to the trash, and you empty it. The file is gone forever.
2007-01-07 15:33:54 · answer #4 · answered by alenm8816 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep, when you empty the trash it is gone for good. Congrats on the Mac, one more convert to our side!
2007-01-07 15:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by littlblueyes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure it gone forever
2007-01-07 15:35:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i deletes it forever.
2007-01-07 15:30:00 · answer #7 · answered by recycled thoughts 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋