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Search *entire* Mac?

I'm looking for all the files associated with a certain app on my Mac.


In a Finder window if I type in the name "Sublime" into the Search field, and search "This Mac" it only shows me certain results: the Sublime Text app and a folder containing my work called 'Sublime'.


But it does not show me the following files:


My home folder > Library > Application Support > "Sublime Text" and the numerous files inside this folder that contain the name 'sublime'.


How can I search my entire Mac? (include Libraries)



MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Mar 8, 2022 12:47 PM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2022 12:56 PM

You have to do a Finder search. After you type the text you are looking for, a menu will pop up on the search field. You'll have to pick "Contains 'whatever'" under "Filenames" in the menu. That will show files containing that name.


Next, you'll have to click the "+" button at the far right hand side of the "Search: This Mac 'whatever'" banner. Look for the entry "System files" and make sure it is set to "are included".


That will show you everything.

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Mar 8, 2022 12:56 PM in response to Sparky Marky

You have to do a Finder search. After you type the text you are looking for, a menu will pop up on the search field. You'll have to pick "Contains 'whatever'" under "Filenames" in the menu. That will show files containing that name.


Next, you'll have to click the "+" button at the far right hand side of the "Search: This Mac 'whatever'" banner. Look for the entry "System files" and make sure it is set to "are included".


That will show you everything.

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Mar 9, 2022 2:40 AM in response to etresoft

Urm, I don't follow you.


You have to do a Finder search. After you type the text you are looking for, a menu will pop up on the search field. You'll have to pick "Contains 'whatever'" under "Filenames" in the menu. That will show files containing that name.


Done.


Next, you'll have to click the "+" button at the far right hand side of the "Search: This Mac 'whatever'" banner.


I've select Search: This Mac


Look for the entry "System files" and make sure it is set to "are included".


I've clicked the "+" button and get the following options. But nothing saying "System Files" and "are included".





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