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Hi all,
So I've recently hidden some files on my mac using the terminal and chflags hidden ........... command, and it partly works but instead of the file disappearing it simply goes like faded and greyed out but still visible which kind of defeats the purpose.
How do I solve this ? am I missing something ?
Thanks.
MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
That sounds like you have enabled Show Hidden Files in macOS.
Enable Finder to Show Invisible Files and Folders
Open the Terminal application in your Utilities folder. At the prompt enter or paste the following command line then press RETURN.
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
killall Finder
To turn off the display of invisible files and folders enter or paste the following command line and press RETURN.
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE
killall Finder
Alternatively you can use one of the numerous third-party utilities such as TinkerTool or ShowHideInvisibleFiles - VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
That sounds like you have enabled Show Hidden Files in macOS.
Enable Finder to Show Invisible Files and Folders
Open the Terminal application in your Utilities folder. At the prompt enter or paste the following command line then press RETURN.
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
killall Finder
To turn off the display of invisible files and folders enter or paste the following command line and press RETURN.
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE
killall Finder
Alternatively you can use one of the numerous third-party utilities such as TinkerTool or ShowHideInvisibleFiles - VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
Fantastic, problem solved, thanks 🙏
Mac hidden files still visible
