Permanently delete files emptied from trash

[ptc6]

I know there is data recovery programs and such, but If I deleted lots of stuff from trash over the months, is their a setting I can permanently delete it.

(I know secure trash would have worked, but can you just just delete completely all what have emptied from trash already.

 

[Zh2]

Hi,

" No " is the simplest answer I can offer!

Emptying the trash only deletes part of the file " trashed ". Secure Empty Trash actually writes zeros over that part of the disk, thus entirely erasing the file.

Regards.

Z.

 

[Pndrgnsvc]

Clearly the CIA, MI-5 and the like would take exception, but this may work until a more robust solution is found (and it's free).

1. Use Disk Utilities to erase free space. And, if you're really nervous, do this a few times.
2. In Finder preferences, enable the option to: Empty Trash Securely

AFAIK, this will preclude all casual miscreants from accessing your deleted data.

 

[ptc6]

In disk utility where do you delete.

is there a way of deleting for good the files you have already emptied from trash?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

In disk utility where do you delete.

is there a way of deleting for good the files you have already emptied from trash?

ERASE FREE SPACE

 

[ptc6]

Much appreciated, thanks a lot.