TRASH File – What is .trash file and how to open it?

TRASH File Format

TRASH files are temporary files created by the Chrome OS operating system to store deleted files. When a file is deleted in Chrome OS, it is not permanently erased from the hard drive. Instead, it is moved to the TRASH folder, which is a hidden folder located in the root directory of the user’s home directory. The TRASH folder is only accessible to the user who created it, and the files within it can be restored or permanently deleted at any time.

TRASH files are stored in a proprietary format that is not accessible to other operating systems or software. However, there are a number of third-party tools that can be used to recover deleted files from TRASH folders. These tools work by scanning the TRASH folder for deleted files and extracting them from the TRASH file format.

Opening TRASH Files in Google Chrome OS

TRASH files are created by the file management system in Google’s Chrome OS operating system to store deleted files in a temporary folder. These files are not meant to be opened or accessed by users but are automatically managed by the system. Attempting to open a TRASH file directly may result in an error message or unexpected behavior.

Recovering Deleted Files from TRASH Files

If you accidentally deleted a file and want to recover it, the TRASH file should contain a copy. To access the TRASH file, open the “Files” app on your Chromebook and click on the “Trash” folder in the sidebar. Here, you will find a list of all the files that have been recently deleted. Locate the file you want to recover and right-click on it, then select “Restore.” The file will be restored to its original location.

ChromeOS Trash Storage

The TRASH file extension is associated with ChromeOS Trash Storage, a feature of the ChromeOS operating system developed by Google. When a file or folder is deleted in ChromeOS, it is not permanently removed but moved to the Trash folder. The TRASH file stores metadata about the deleted items, including their original file names, paths, and timestamps. This data allows users to recover deleted items from the Trash folder before they are permanently erased.

Properties of TRASH Files

TRASH files are hidden system files that are not visible to users by default. They are typically located in the “/home/.trash” directory of the user’s profile. TRASH files have a unique format that is specific to ChromeOS and cannot be opened or edited using standard text editors. The data stored in TRASH files is encrypted for security purposes, which prevents unauthorized access to deleted items. When a user empties the Trash folder, the corresponding TRASH files are deleted along with the metadata about the deleted items, making recovery of those items impossible.

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