Trash It!
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Trash It! overview
Trash It! is a little application force-empties your Trash. It also supports Drag and Drop. Especially useful if you have files or folders in the Trash stuck in the trash, need to delete locked files/folders, or want to delete large amounts of files/folders very quickly. If you drop files or folders onto the Trash It! icon, it will delete them. If you double-click on it, it will empty your Trash can. This is the software Apple Tech recommends when all else fails (according to users)!
Trash It! should be used when:
- You can't get rid of trash items manually.
- You can't move items to the trash.
- You have a large number of items to delete (e.g., previous system folders).
- You’re ready to pull your hair out because nothing seems to be working! :)
Please note: Older versions of Trash It! are available here. There is a hardware bug with 10.6 running on certain Macs that causes Trash It! to unexpectedly quit on launch. Please use v5.x if you experience this problem.
What’s new in version 7.5
Updated on Apr 24 2019
Version 7.5:
Note: Not ready for Big Sur
- Mojave compatibility
- Streamlined code
- Bug fixes
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App requirements
- Intel 64
- Intel 32
- Mac OS X 10.7 or later
- Note: Not ready for Big Sur
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Mar 13 2023
Version: 7.5
According to developer's website, looks like he is not able to continue updating Trash-it! because of Apple "security" updates: "These security updates broke Trash It! and so far I’ve been unable to find a workaround. They also made the Trash folder impossible to remove or delete as they changed its permissions". He makes clear that the application is not abandoned and he will keep trying to solve the problem.
Oct 14 2022
Version: 7.5
I have used Trash It! For years now and it solved a few show stoppers when all other apps or individual efforts were not effective. I could not believe what this incredible small app did, to this day I will continue to follow its path.
Oct 27 2021
Version: 7.5
I am using Big Sur and this worked a charm. I was trying to rid myself of some kind of dropbox files that lingered after uninstalling dropbox, and recycle bin wouldn't get rid of them. I changed permissions per file, booted terminal to disable system integrity, all sorts of scary **** and couldn't get rid. This app is a life saver, well done devs! It worked for me with Big Sur 11.4 on a 2015 intel macbook pro. I wanted to donate to them for the hassle they just saved me, but signed up to this website instead for the sole purpose of giving this one 5*'s. life saver! Saved me from having to click a good 20x pop ups when emptying recycle bin!
May 14 2021
Version: 7.5
I have a lot of situations when I can't move some items to the trash, It's awful. Now, my MAC will be cleaned and, hope, faster.
Mar 11 2021
Version: 7.5
Unfortunately, Trash It appears to have been abandoned. It is totally nonfunctional with macOS Big Sur running on the new Apple M1 silicone. It just does nothing.
Aug 14 2020
Version: 7.5
Helped me to get rid of unused git repository that was being used by some unknown app that could not be quit
Aug 10 2020
Version: 7.5
Worked as advertised! Saved me hours and hours of deleting old backup files that I moved to the trash.
Apr 14 2020
Version: 7.5
YES literally been stressing over not being bale to delete time machine back ups and the really stuck did the job, blukuuuuuu
Apr 10 2020
Version: 7.5
Finally got rid of the locked folder from the bin!!!!! Thanks heaps! :)
Mar 18 2020
Version: 7.5
It worked great for me on Mojave. I successfully used it for free and did NOT donate before using it. The Instructions.rtfd file that came with the app were clear, and I followed them carefully. I had no problems, and TrashIt! did what I told it to do, which was remove from one of my drives several folders that I have been unable to delete in every other way that I have tried. Now that I know it works, I will donate to the developer to thank him for providing it.
Mar 8 2020
Version: 7.5
It says it is free but if you don't donate it won't let you use it.
Jan 29 2020
Version: 7.5
It didn't work I think the only thing to do is to reformat my HD, so I am preparing for that and it may take all the time it needs. It may be some "deep" system files that it won't let of.
Nov 9 2019
Version: 7.5
I have tried to use it ever since updating my systems (iMac and MacBook Pro) to Catalina 10.15 and 10.15.1. I have removed, rebooted, tried to use via Safe Mode, everything I can find and it still doesn't work. It runs thru all the options, but never empties my Trash Can. I see another person has the same issue and yet no one can tell us why it won't work.
Oct 10 2019
Version: 7.5
Hello!
I use FCPX
I have used Trash it! Which can empty unnecessary trash. However
Up until now, I was running up to Mojave, but when I changed the OS to Catalina, it became completely unresponsive. I can't erase the trash by clicking "Fast" Is there something wrong? .
Do you have an updater?
Oct 1 2019
Version: 7.5
It has never failed me in the many years I've been using it.
Apr 11 2019
Version: 7.0.1
Administration...why only use as a last resort?? and not as a replacement finder trash or periodical trash can?. main reason i want to utilize it is for net work removal files that prompt me in saying " can't delete because file is in use..."
Feb 3 2019
Version: 7.0.1
Failed to remove files in Trash. Folder containing various system files.
com.apple.LaunchServices.dv
com.apple.nsurlsessiond
com.apple.routined
SafariFamily
Apr 17 2018
Version: 7.0.1
non sempre funziona. a volte devo andare nel cestino e cancellare i files uno ad uno
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