Datazgal
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Q: What is .DS_Store

I can't escape from .DS_Store file creating on my desktop. I have no idea how and why, but I can't seem to get rid of it permanently. It reappears constantly on my desktop and I have not even a tiniest clue what it is, and how it continues to show on my desktop. Could you please tell me how to get rid of it please? Permanently.

iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Sep 7, 2016 9:18 AM

by Grant Bennet-Alder,Solvedanswer
Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder
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A:

That is not an option available in any GUI, such as Finder Preferences. You probably had to use a Terminal command to make that change.

 

The tool I prefer is a free Utility TinkerTool, by Marcel Bresink, which allows access to many options for programs on your Mac, but does not modify the programs, only the settings. There is a pane featuring options for Finder:

 

https://www.bresink.com/osx/TinkerTool.html


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Posted on Sep 7, 2016 2:33 PM

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