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Hidden File Showing at Boot Up

Lately every time I boot my iMac (running Mojave) hidden files show on my desktop and in folders. I know how to hide them, but is there a way to keep them hidden by default so I do not have to keep hiding them every time I boot my system?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on May 6, 2020 8:34 AM

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Posted on May 6, 2020 1:44 PM

dnlarsen wrote:

Lately every time I boot my iMac (running Mojave) hidden files show on my desktop and in folders. I know how to hide them, but is there a way to keep them hidden by default so I do not have to keep hiding them every time I boot my system?



the 3 key combination: Shift Command . (period) shows/hides hidden files




If this recurring Could be corrupt plist,


Found here Finder>Go>Go to Folder, copy and paste:

~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist


delete the com.apple.finder.plist. / the default plist will get rebuilt anew.


Relaunch your Finder from the >Finder>Force Quit>Finder>Relaunch


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May 6, 2020 1:44 PM in response to dnlarsen

dnlarsen wrote:

Lately every time I boot my iMac (running Mojave) hidden files show on my desktop and in folders. I know how to hide them, but is there a way to keep them hidden by default so I do not have to keep hiding them every time I boot my system?



the 3 key combination: Shift Command . (period) shows/hides hidden files




If this recurring Could be corrupt plist,


Found here Finder>Go>Go to Folder, copy and paste:

~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist


delete the com.apple.finder.plist. / the default plist will get rebuilt anew.


Relaunch your Finder from the >Finder>Force Quit>Finder>Relaunch


Hidden File Showing at Boot Up

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