trash can question

Goavs18 · Goavs18 #1 (**permalink**)

04-25-2012, 07:29 AM

Ok this might sound like a stupid question but here goes, I put something in the trash can on my Mac and I realized that I needed a couple of the items I sent, I tried to return them back but couldnt figure out how to do this, I ended up having to drag the items to my desktop. is the another way to do this so it goes back to where it was removed from?

TheMacMania · TheMacMania #2 (**permalink**)

04-25-2012, 08:24 AM

hi gary,
i can't think of any better way - maybe it goes back when you do a right click on the item in your trash and click "put back"

newscribe · newscribe #3 (**permalink**)

04-25-2012, 08:49 AM

Hi,

Right click works for me

termos · termos #4 (**permalink**)

04-25-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldscribe

Hi,

Right click works for me

I also experienced the same problem, thanks for the help

Goavs18 · Goavs18 #5 (**permalink**)

04-25-2012, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the help

Goavs18 · Goavs18 #6 (**permalink**)

04-25-2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldscribe

Hi,

Right click works for me

I just tried that I don't have the put back option

P.S. Oh yes I do have just can't put back iTunes items

Aqua · Aqua #7 (**permalink**)

04-25-2012, 02:03 PM

Put back works if you use finder, but often doesn't work if you put it in the trash within another program...

newscribe · newscribe #8 (**permalink**)

04-25-2012, 04:44 PM

Your Welcome.

AliOop · AliOop #9 (**permalink**)

04-26-2012, 09:39 AM

A question related to this 'Trash' post. I've noticed that some items moved to the 'Trash' will show up as waded paper in the bin. Others will be completely deleted as soon as I move them to the 'Trash'. The items still in the bin are no problem for me to move back. Of course those items deleted right after I move them to the bin are completly gone. Why? If needed, how can I recover them?

newscribe · newscribe #10 (**permalink**)

04-26-2012, 07:13 PM

Hi AliOop,

These disappearing files from the trash happened to a friend of mine and she did the following,
1. Deleted the Finder preferences.  
2. You should find them in Yourhomefolder\library\preferences.  
3. Drag com.apple.finder.plist to the desktop and reboot your machine.  
4. Check the trash behavior with an unwanted item

It has never happen to me so I can not guarantee the above will work for you.

CebuCity · CebuCity #11 (**permalink**)

04-27-2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aqua

Put back works if you use finder, but often doesn't work if you put it in the trash within another program...

I totally agree with @Aqua. I have Path Finder app and every time I delete something using it, when already inside the trash I can't find the "put back" function if I want to restore the file. But if I delete using using Finder you can have the "put back" function when in trash.

AliOop · AliOop #12 (**permalink**)

04-29-2012, 03:57 PM

So the best option is to delete what ever using Finder? No matter what it is. I'll give it a try. Thanks.

Goavs18 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2011 Location: Colorado is home, Working in Kuwait Posts: 78 Mac Specs: Late 2011 15" MBP, OSx 10.8, Ipad 64g (2012), Iphone 4S, Ipod Nano	04-25-2012, 07:29 AM Ok this might sound like a stupid question but here goes, I put something in the trash can on my Mac and I realized that I needed a couple of the items I sent, I tried to return them back but couldnt figure out how to do this, I ended up having to drag the items to my desktop. is the another way to do this so it goes back to where it was removed from? Thanks Gary
	QUOTE Thanks

TheMacMania #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 06, 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 168 Mac Specs: MacBookPro, 15", iCore 7, 8GB, Thunderbolt Display	04-25-2012, 08:24 AM hi gary, i can't think of any better way - maybe it goes back when you do a right click on the item in your trash and click "put back" My Mac Journey! Tips and Tricks I share with you - http://www.themacmania.com
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Goavs18 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2011 Location: Colorado is home, Working in Kuwait Posts: 78 Mac Specs: Late 2011 15" MBP, OSx 10.8, Ipad 64g (2012), Iphone 4S, Ipod Nano	04-25-2012, 12:17 PM Thanks for the help Thanks Gary
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Aqua #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 05, 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 448 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro, 2.4GHz Core2 Duo 10.6.8, MacMini	04-25-2012, 02:03 PM Put back works if you use finder, but often doesn't work if you put it in the trash within another program... “invincible ignorance” is an example of ignorance that can not be removed by any amount of evidence. It's now a widespread form of pollution. (Revised quote) An apple a day, keeps the psychiatrist away.. If you play a Windows install CD backwards it has satanic verses
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AliOop #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 03, 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 110 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro.	04-26-2012, 09:39 AM A question related to this 'Trash' post. I've noticed that some items moved to the 'Trash' will show up as waded paper in the bin. Others will be completely deleted as soon as I move them to the 'Trash'. The items still in the bin are no problem for me to move back. Of course those items deleted right after I move them to the bin are completly gone. Why? If needed, how can I recover them?
	QUOTE Thanks

newscribe #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 16, 2010 Location: Switzerland & UK Posts: 349 Mac Specs: iPad Mini - 2010 White Macbook - OS X 10.8.3 - iPhone 4s - iPod	04-26-2012, 07:13 PM Hi AliOop, These disappearing files from the trash happened to a friend of mine and she did the following, 1. Deleted the Finder preferences.   2. You should find them in Yourhomefolder\library\preferences.   3. Drag com.apple.finder.plist to the desktop and reboot your machine.   4. Check the trash behavior with an unwanted item It has never happen to me so I can not guarantee the above will work for you.
	QUOTE Thanks

AliOop #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 03, 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 110 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro.	04-29-2012, 03:57 PM So the best option is to delete what ever using Finder? No matter what it is. I'll give it a try. Thanks.
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