File .ds_Store shows up all over my G5.

[rooknut]

On the desktop I have a file named .ds_Store. What is this? When i toss it in the trash, it reappears after 5 seconds. Now it even shows up in every folder I open up. I cannot get rid of this pesky file. Thanks for any info.
Rooknut.

 

[GGJstudios]

Go to your Applications/Utilities folder and lauch Terminal, then type the following:

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE

Then press Return, then type:

killall Finder

Then press Return
Then close Terminal

 

[DoFoT9]

.ds_Store files store the information and physical layout of folders and windows. its just a way OSx remembers where and what files are in each folder, its a hidden file, which means that somehow you have enabled hidden files being seen. the above method will turn off hidden files being viewed.

 

[rooknut]

File DS_Store

Thank you GGJstudios and DoFoT9

It worked like a charm. The pesky file disappeared and all is well.

Take care from Switzerland, the land of chocolate.
Rooknut

 

[Smacky]

Technically the file is still there, you just cant see it
But thats not here nor there

 

[DoFoT9]

Thank you GGJstudios and DoFoT9

It worked like a charm. The pesky file disappeared and all is well.

Take care from Switzerland, the land of chocolate.
Rooknut

ill talk 1KG of your finest, thanks sir

 

[Dimwhit]

Take care from Switzerland, the land of chocolate.
Rooknut

I miss Switzerland. And the chocolate. It's a great country. Cheers.