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Trash It!

Trash It! - 3.6.1

AppleScript that force-deletes stubborn Trash items

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This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 3.6.1
Release Date: 2006-01-26
License: Freeware
Downloads (this version): 16,648
Downloads (all versions): 67,985

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Product Description:

This AppleScript force-empties your Trash and/or removes stubborn items. Especially useful if you have files or folders in the Trash with permissions set incorrectly, locked Trash items, want to securely delete a stuck item, or trash items from other partitions. If you drop files or folders onto the Trash It! icon, it will delete them immediately. If you double-click on it, it will clean out your Trash can. Trash It! should be used when:

1. You can't get rid of trash items manually.

2. You can't move items to the trash.

3. You have a large number of items to delete (i.e., previous system folders).

4. You just like using cool scripts. :)


This is not a Finder trash can replacement! It should be used as a last resort!

What's new in this version:

• Updated 24U installer to 3.01 for Tiger as well as Panther. Reg. Code embedded in script, hence it being run-only. Will run the installer if your version is out of date from within Trash It!.

• Keychain Scripting isn't working as documented, so it was removed from Trash It!. Apparently caused by a Security Update from Apple in Panther and carried over into Tiger. Working on fix.

• Uses the new SRM included with Panther and Tiger, so it will use medium level deletion on run (see readme). Includes srm and directions for users without it installed. Not tested on Jaguar (don't have it).

• Now has a progress indicator bar

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Mac OS X 10.3
  • Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.2 or later
    Free 24U Appearance OSAX v3.01 (incl.) -- If it's not installed, will now run the installer (also included).

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Trash It! ReviewStill perfect after all these years... - Version: 3.6.1, 12/10/2006 07:02PM PST

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s. stevens
As one of the first users of trash it! way back when, I came to love this little script from the get-go. Files in the trash that the system still thinks are 'in use' get deleted, files or folders with permissions locked up so tight simply get moved to the 'can' and then deleted, and when I have a previous system folder (sent to the trashcan after an archive and install), trash it removes all 10 billion files (overstating for effect) without me having to sit by the computer to respond to the annoying 'this file can't be deleted, blah blah blah, as trash it will just do it while I do other things.

As for the last poster who said he needed to sign up to download, I just clicked on the 'Download' link here at VT.com and it worked fine.

I'm a staunch supporter of any *good* freeware developer, especially a company that produces high-quality items, and if NNSW continues doing that, I will continue rating their software on the merits, quality, price (none!), and support. The latter is probably the biggest factor that separates NNSW from other programmers I've dealt with, and they get an A+ in my book.
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Trash It! CommentaryNon-standard downoad proceedure - Version: 3.6.1, 11/9/2006 11:51AM PST

stray
Like plaintiger, I was surprised by a need to signup to download a script file. Unlike plaintiger, when I saw this, I backtracked and read all the comments before signing up. Glad I did- it appears that this script doesn't work properly anway!
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Trash It! Troubleshooting ReportUh Oh - Version: 3.6.1, 9/8/2006 05:22PM PST

ChickenHotRod
Tried "Trash It" on my G4 Mac. It changedmy permissions, did not delete the file and after I used it, Super Duper would not load. I'm scared to try it again.
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