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You need some 3rd party software like Wondershare Data Recovery and a external drive to restore files. I only mention this one, because I recently used it. Do a deep and thorough scan while not selecting a type or location. Then restore.
1. If you simply put files in the Trash you can restore them by opening the Trash (left-click on the Trash icon) and drag the files from the Trash to your Desktop or other desired location.
2. "Time machine" is a built-in backup tool that works with your Mac and an external drive, As the problem you described, I read it. The files deleted in Trash bin could be a different problem which Time machine can't solve. you can read this article and learn more. I hope it will help.
3. If you don't have a Time Machine backup yet, then your best option would probably be uFlysoft Data Recovery for mac software
Hello,
this sometimes happens when you delete files partially. Deleting file normally will send it to the Trash (MAC) or Recycle Bin (PC) . The file is not really deleted at that point. Make sure to empty the Trash or Recycle Bin and the space should be freed.
If this does not work, copy all needed files somewhere else, then format the drive.
Regards,
In 1982, when Apple created the Apple Lisa user interface, they implemented what they called the Trash Can.
The trash can is essentially purgatory for files a user no longer
wants. Once sent to the trash, the user has the option of restoring the
file back to its original place, or annihilating it completely from the
computer’s hard drive. Unless there is a backup of a user’s system from
before the file was sent to the trash, there is essentially no way of
restoring that file once the trash has been emptied.
This metaphor was carried over to Windows 95
in the form of a Recycle Bin. Perched on the desktop of countless
millions of averages users was this bin which, when empty, looked
empty, and when it contained files, looked full.
There is safety in the Trash Can metaphor. I know that in order to
really delete a file from my system, either on Windows or on Mac OS X,
I really have to work at it. Yes, there are times when files are
accidentally deleted, but for the most part if I realize my mistake
before I empty my Trash, I know the file is safe.
Hi Simon
Is there a problem deleting or is it that you just don't know how to do it?
If it's the former you need to supply a bit more info. If it's the latter then it's very easy.
Highlight the file you want to delete, right-click and select move to trash (second item down).
This moves the file to the trash but doesn't delete it.
Next you can right-click on the trash icon in the dock and choose Empty trash or go to the finder menu and select empty trash from there.
After that your files should have been deleted from the maxtor.
Simple eh?
When you move files to the Trash on a Mac you are just marking the files to be deleted next time you empty the trash. You are not actually deleting them when you move them to the trash. They will continue to take up space on your drive until you empty the trash.
Emptying the trash will delete everything in the Trash folder regardless of which drive it is stored on. If you have files you are not certain you want to delete that are located on your internal drive, open the Trash folder and move them temporarily out (like to the desk top), then empty the trash to delete all the ones on the external drive that you do want to clear off.
You will see that the free space has increased on the external drive. Now put back in the trash the files from your internatl drive you were thinking of deleting but not certain you wnated to (if that is your reason for not wanting to empty the trash. I'm not clear on why you would not want to delete them.)
Re: deleting the files, did you drag the files into the trash bin and then empty it? The files don't actually leave your drive until you 'Empty Trash' on your mac's doc. Hope this helps, not sure about your startup disc problem.
You can un-check the locked option on the pictures by using the get info option on each image file. This is done through the Finder on a Mac. Alternately, if they are in the Trash: If an item in the Trash is locked, press the Option and Shift keys when you choose Empty Trash to delete it.
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