What is a .TRASHES file?
The file extension .TRASHES is associated with a special folder used by macOS, the operating system for Apple computers. This folder is created automatically on USB flash drives that are connected to a Mac computer. Its purpose is to hold files that you have decided to delete from the USB drive. The .TRASHES folder is usually hidden, which means it is not visible by default when you look at the contents of the drive.
When you delete files from a USB flash drive on a Mac, the files are not immediately removed. Instead, they are moved to the .TRASHES folder. This allows you to recover the files if you change your mind about deleting them. However, the files in this folder still take up space on the USB drive.
If you want to free up space on your USB flash drive, you can permanently delete the .TRASHES folder. Once you do this, all the files inside the .TRASHES folder will be permanently removed from the USB drive, and you will not be able to recover them.
To view or delete the .TRASHES folder, you can use file management programs that are included with various operating systems: 1. **Microsoft File Explorer** - This is a file management program included with Windows operating systems. You can use it to view and delete the .TRASHES folder if the USB drive is connected to a Windows computer. Make sure to enable the option to view hidden files and folders.
2. **Apple Finder** - This is the default file management tool on macOS. It allows you to access and manage files on your Mac and connected drives. You can use Finder to view and delete the .TRASHES folder on your USB drive. You may need to enable the viewing of hidden files to see the .TRASHES folder.
3. **ChromeOS Files** - If you are using a Chromebook, you can use the ChromeOS Files app to manage files on your USB drive. This app also allows you to view and delete the .TRASHES folder.
Remember, deleting the .TRASHES folder will permanently remove any files it contains, so be sure you do not need these files before deleting the folder.
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