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Permanently deleting files

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    When a file is deleted via Actions->Delete, it is moved into the recycling bin rather than being permanently deleted.  As a result, if you upload another file with the same name to the same page, the new filename will be appended with (1), (2), etc.  The unique filename ensures that older revisions of the file can still be restored.  If you want to permanently delete older revisions of the file:

    1. Login to your wiki as an Administrator
    2. Select Tools->Control Panel
    3. Navigate to Deleted Files
    4. Select the files you want to delete
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    bender-robot says:
    Hello,
    I got one question: How do I delete old versions of files and keep the newest ones? E.g. if storage gets full...

    In the manual there is an "action" link behind every version (http://wiki.developer.mindtouch.com/@api/deki/files/493/=filesImages.png?size=webview)

    On my system there is only on button for the newest version which deletes al versions. (Running MindTouch Deki Open Source Edition v.8.08.1a)

    Any Ideas?
    Posted 08:44, 4 Dec 2008
    #2
    SteveB says:
    You'll need to download the newest version you wish to keep, then delete the existing stack of old version, and re-upload the version you had downloaded.
    Posted 09:26, 4 Dec 2008
    #3
    bender-robot says:
    Thanks, I figured out that workaround in the meantime, too.
    Is it a case of opensource vs. commercial version?
    Are there any improvements planned?
    Posted 01:02, 5 Dec 2008
    #4
    SteveB says:
    It's a known chore and it will be addressed eventually. Though, I cannot say in what release.
    Posted 07:14, 5 Dec 2008
    #5
    bender-robot says:
    Ok, thanks for the info :o)
    Posted 07:59, 5 Dec 2008
    #6
    rickmeyer says:
    My users would like the option of uploading a file and effectively over writing the existing file.
    Is there an option for this or any plans to allow this behavior during the upload?
    Posted 11:55, 21 Jul 2009
    #7
    icoapps says:
    How Do I ... permanently delete a page?
    =)
    Posted 08:16, 15 Jan 2010
    #8
    SteveB says:
    @icoapps It's similar for pages. Delete the page, then log into the Control Panel and delete the page from the archive.
    Posted 11:17, 15 Jan 2010
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