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k.
11-18-2003, 12:03 PM
so i started a new job yesterday and right now im on lunch. i've been downloading zip files with graphics in them and i throw all the zip files to the trash bin. now my question is..how do i delete an individual file in the trash bin? i know how to empty the entire thing but thats not what i want to do.

~k.
windows user
Pace
11-18-2003, 02:27 PM
so i started a new job yesterday and right now im on lunch. i've been downloading zip files with graphics in them and i throw all the zip files to the trash bin. now my question is..how do i delete an individual file in the trash bin? i know how to empty the entire thing but thats not what i want to do.

~k.
windows user

pull it out of the trash....delete all trash and then put it back in the trash.....I guess the question is.......why do you want to store something in the trash?
:op: :bored: :stinky: :joshers:
k.
11-18-2003, 03:39 PM
...becuase this is not my computer. I dont want to touch anyone else's stuff.

~k.
k.
11-19-2003, 11:44 AM
sounds like you are hacking and trying to cover your tracks... The ol' how do I empty just MY stuff trick huh? :cool2:

sorry i'm not a 7337 hacker. i'm doing my work and deleting unnecessary files after i zip the vehicle image out into eps format. my mac hasnt been set up yet, which is why i'm on someone else's mac.

rob: me too. i'm thinkin of switchin over from windows.

~k.
Niño
11-20-2003, 01:09 AM
You can't delete individual items in the Trash. You can do it via the terminal and issue an 'rm' command.

Easiest way is to put the original file back to original folder. Open the folder window where it is located. Bust open the terminal window. Type 'rm -R ' in the terminal then take the file you want deleted and drag it from the folder to the terminal window. It will plug in the filepath and filename for you. Hit <enter> and it should be gone.

If you're not logged into the admin account you'll have to do 'sudo rm -R' instead. One lil thing though, you'll need to know the admin password.
S-Type1
11-20-2003, 10:27 AM
if you dont want to mess with other people's stuff, create a new user and then you can delete your own trash all day long without screwing up another persons trash
k.
11-20-2003, 11:17 AM
i dunno how to create a new user account. hello dont u guys read? this is a new job, and my mac hasnt been set up yet. geez.

nino: thank you!!! but i dont know the admin password.

~k.
Pace
11-20-2003, 11:27 AM
i dunno how to create a new user account. hello dont u guys read? this is a new job, and my mac hasnt been set up yet. geez.

nino: thank you!!! but i dont know the admin password.

~k.

-Why are you making something so simple sound so difficult?

take whatever you want to save from the trash and place it on the desktop.....Then delete the trashed items and then put the item that was in the trash back into it.

--Also, if the owner of the computer put something in the trash I don't think he's going to care if you erase it.....It was in the trash.....Nobody stores useful items IN THE TRASH.......Thats like you putting your wallet in the dumpster and then getting mad at the garbage truck driver for taking your wallet to the landfill..... :gamer:
S-Type1
11-20-2003, 03:56 PM
i dunno how to create a new user account. hello dont u guys read? this is a new job, and my mac hasnt been set up yet. geez.

nino: thank you!!! but i dont know the admin password.

~k.

obviously, if it was already setup, it would already have an account for you.

I was trying to help. but now its like... why?