Flash Drive: Doesn't free up space when i move things to trash

[sartajc]

When I delete something from my flash drive on my mac, it doesn't actually free up any space and i have to format the entire disk with disk utility every time. isnt there an easier way?

 

[JHacker]

When I delete something from my flash drive on my mac, it doesn't actually free up any space and i have to format the entire disk with disk utility every time. isnt there an easier way?

You need to empty the trash after you delete something...

 

[FJ218700]

You need to empty the trash after you delete something...

even then, the files are still there . . .

 

[Eidorian]

even then, it's still there . . .

You have to have the drive mounted when you empty the trash.

 

[FJ218700]

You have to have the drive mounted when you empty the trash.

I was quoted why?

to the OP: if you want the files actually overwritten so they cannot be recovered, use "secure empty trash". That was what I was alluding to.

 

[sartajc]

got it, thanks.