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sekz

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Jun 8, 2008
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okay so i was doing some graphic editing and when i wanted to import a file i found these files but they're not on my desktop. How can i delete them..is their something i can put in terminal?

 
Most of those are system files. You do NOT want to delete them.

the .QT things are thumbnails.
 
google: osx show hidden files

Careful, ppl are on the witch hunt to burn ppl at the stake for referring questions to Google. :eek:

I agree with Consultant though, IMO just let em go. Windows has a crap load more junk files floating around that nobody cares about and leaves alone.

They're fine left alone. If you must delete them, I can again only agree with Consultant, Google it. You'd find your answer quick but really, they're harmless.
 
okay so i was doing some graphic editing and when i wanted to import a file i found these files but they're not on my desktop. How can i delete them..is their something i can put in terminal?

It's not going to do you much good; the .DS_Store and .localized will simply be regenerated.
 
It's probably best to leave them because OSX has a ton of hidden files which keeps it up and running. Personally, I would just leave those. It shouldn't be affecting anything on your computer. If it is, google: Mac OSX hidden files and try to find it there. If nothing helps, then call Apple and ask them if it is ok to delete them. Good luck!
 
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