Files deleted from disk not in recycle bin

Question

I am using BigSur 11.2.3 on a 2019 Macbook Pro & LR cc ver. 10.1.1.

When I delete a photo from the disk in LR, it does not go into the recycle bin. If I close LR, reboot my computer it shows up in the trash. If I delete a file or photo from a library on the Mac, it works as it should. I can delete a file from my computer, go to the recycle bin, empty it, shut down the computer, reboot and whatever I deleted from LR then shows up.

If I accidently delete a file and want it back I won't be able to find it without going through the rebooting process which is a pain.

I couldn't find anyone else having the problem but would love to see a solution.

daleducatte · Accepted Answer

Hi, Susan.

I run into this problem sometimes too; it seems more likely to occur when I import photos, mark some as rejected, then use "Delete rejected photos" from Lightroom's Photo menu to delete them.

To get them to show up in the trash, I create an empty folder on the drive where the photos are stored, then delete that empty folder. The empty folder goes to the trash and the photos I deleted from Lightroom show up there too.

Not sure why "Relaunch Finder" is no longer appearing, but you might try clicking the Apple logo on the menu bar, selecting "Force Quit" and choosing "Finder".

Bob Somrak · Answer

This happens to me once in awhile on the Mac too but not just in LrC.  Just Option-RightClick the Finder icon and chose Relaunch.  It will refresh the Trash.

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