Can't access hidden files, suddenly.

[inscrewtable]

Command + Shift + period, doesn't work any longer, even the terminal command defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE doesn't work.

What is up?

running latest version of Mojave

 

[CoastalOR]

I'm running 10.14.5 and Command + Shift + period works fine for me. You might try the combo update for 10.14.5 or downloading the full installer and running it. Always make a backup before making a OS installation.

 

[Fishrrman]

You might try a "finder alternative", such as "Forklift" or "Pathfinder", to see if they show you the invisible files...

 

[Weaselboy]

I'm running 10.14.5 and Command + Shift + period works fine for me.

i just tested and same here. OP are you sure you are hitting the correct keys? Are you maybe on a Windows keyboard and that mixed you up?

 

[chabig]

Command + Shift + period, doesn't work any longer

Caps lock?

 

[tarsins]

Are you looking for .DS_Store? These are no longer displayed even if other hidden files are.

 

[inscrewtable]

i just tested and same here. OP are you sure you are hitting the correct keys? Are you maybe on a Windows keyboard and that mixed you up?

Well I"m not sure what is going on here. I get nothing. I've been using this for years, either with the keyboard shortcut or terminal. I know what I'm doing here, but nothing is happening. I everything else is fine. This is on a rMBP.

 

[Fishrrman]

Just wondering... do you have an EXTERNAL USB keyboard you could plug in and try?

 

[chown33]

Try creating a new user account, and check it there.

If it works in the new account, then the problem might be in Finder preferences, specifically a damaged Finder preferences file.