My New Mac, Snow Leopard Edition, 2nd Edition

Retrieving Files from the Trash

The simplest way to retrieve deleted files is to look for them in the Trash. Every time you delete a file, your Macintosh stores it in the Trash. To retrieve files stored in the Trash, do the following:

1. Right-click the Trash icon on the Dock and select Open. A Finder window appears, displaying the contents of the Trash.

2. Right-click any file stored in the Trash window. A pop-up menu appears.

3. Choose Put Back. Your chosen file returns back to the folder where it was stored before you deleted it. (You can also drag a file out of the Trash window and drop it in any folder you want.)

   Note

   If you empty the Trash and accidentally throw out any files you might really need, you can buy a special utility program that can recover ...