Hide files and folders on Mac OS X


Do not want the hidden files and folders visible on your Mac Machine. Here is how we can hide the Hidden files and folders.

Step 1 : Open Terminal.

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Open Terminal.png

Step 2 : Run the following Command : defaults delete com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles

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Run command.png

Step 3 : Now run the Command : killall Finder

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Kill Finder.png

Files and folders should now be hidden.







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