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Deleting .DMG files
When I drag a .dmg file to the trash, I want it to become deleted, not into the trash. Kinda like dragging a DVD to the trash. Can I do this?
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- @JoesMorgue Published 2010-02-20
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When I drag a .dmg file to the trash, I want it to become deleted, not into the trash. Kinda like dragging a DVD to the trash.
Can I do this?
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After dragging it to the Trash, drag it from the trash to the trash?
@SportsGuyjust drag it again after removing it. from the file location
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just drag it again after removing it. from the file location
Clear your trash of any unwanted items first, Drag in the DMG, Right-Click (CTRL-Click) the trash icon and press "Empty Trash".
Quite simple
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| Username | Dossier Contribution | Dispatches | Active Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JoesMorgue | Primary Author | 2 | 2010-02-20 → 2010-02-26 |
| @SportsGuy | Contributor | 2 | 2010-02-21 → 2010-02-27 |
| @SaCleoCheater | Contributor | 1 | 2010-02-27 |