Cannot move file to trash

I updated the operating system to Venture 13.0. When I try to move an outdated file to the trash, I get a pop-up window reading "Extension internal error." How can I restore the trash option?

Posted on Nov 1, 2022 03:30 AM

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Posted on Nov 5, 2022 01:46 PM

More and more people are encountering this issue with no real resolution yet. To delete something immediately to get around this Ventura bug, you can select the file you want to delete, then hold the command + option keys down and then hit the backspace (delete) key. It will confirm you want to delete the item immediately (bypassing the trash) and you can click OK. NOTE, this action does not allow you to go into the trash to retrieve the file. I've posted what the dialog looks like after you do the command + option + backspace (delete) keyboard combo:


I hope that helps.

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Nov 5, 2022 01:46 PM in response to carolfromwhite plains

More and more people are encountering this issue with no real resolution yet. To delete something immediately to get around this Ventura bug, you can select the file you want to delete, then hold the command + option keys down and then hit the backspace (delete) key. It will confirm you want to delete the item immediately (bypassing the trash) and you can click OK. NOTE, this action does not allow you to go into the trash to retrieve the file. I've posted what the dialog looks like after you do the command + option + backspace (delete) keyboard combo:


I hope that helps.

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