How can I set Finder to ignore .DS_Store files?

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How can I set Finder to ignore .DS_Store files?

Hi,

Every time I open a new folder it looks completely different, I think because it's reading the DS_Store file.

Is there a way to get Finder to ignore it completely? If not, is there a way to globally set folder view settings so they are always the same (List view, size 10 font etc)?

Thanks in advance.

Macbook Air 3,2, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Apr 12, 2011 5:35 AM

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Answer 1

satcomer

Level 4

1,575 points

Apr 12, 2011 7:16 AM in response to GingerBiscuit

Instead of going all geeky and using the command line (/Applications/Utilities/Terminal) I just use the free TinkerTool and checked the box for "Don't create hidden .DS_Store files over a network connection". It works very well so try it, it is free.

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Answer 2

Apr 14, 2011 6:36 AM in response to satcomer

Thanks for the reply. However I'm not sure this is a solution as Finder will still read the DS_Store files if there's one already in the folder. Is this the case?

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Answer 3

WZZZ

Level 6

13,226 points

Apr 14, 2011 8:08 AM in response to GingerBiscuit

Get TinkerTool. Set it to show invisible files. Go to the folder in question, delete the ds_store file that appears there. Close the window, re-open it and go to Finder>View>Show View Options, check the way you want it in "Always open in," then check "use as defaults." Use TinkerTool again to restore invisible files.

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