J jfreed macrumors regular Original poster Jun 9, 2015 104 13 New York Jan 28, 2018 #1 As of early this morning, when I put a file in the Trash Can, it automatically deletes it - no user prompt. Just gone. Suggestions?
As of early this morning, when I put a file in the Trash Can, it automatically deletes it - no user prompt. Just gone. Suggestions?
C chabig macrumors G4 Sep 6, 2002 11,482 9,384 Jan 28, 2018 #2 Files from network drives are always deleted immediately. Only files from local drives are retained until you empty the trash. Reactions: mikzn
Files from network drives are always deleted immediately. Only files from local drives are retained until you empty the trash.
TETENAL macrumors 6502 Nov 29, 2014 258 281 Jan 28, 2018 #3 It's also possible to have files automatically deleted 30 days after they have been put into the trash. You can turn this on in the Finder preferences.
It's also possible to have files automatically deleted 30 days after they have been put into the trash. You can turn this on in the Finder preferences.
J jfreed macrumors regular Original poster Jun 9, 2015 104 13 New York Feb 1, 2018 #4 Found this link: https://www.macworld.com/article/30...-from-deleting-trashed-files-immediately.html Did the trick. Thanks all!
Found this link: https://www.macworld.com/article/30...-from-deleting-trashed-files-immediately.html Did the trick. Thanks all!