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I reformatted a disk for Time Machine Backup because there were several hidden files showing. After formatting the disk, there are still two files showing. How do I hide these files? I have a screenshot, but I don't know how to add it to this post.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
How to take a screenshot on your Mac
Capture, Save or Record Screenshots in Mac OS X - Help Desk Geek
OS X Screen Capture Shortcuts
(⌘⬆︎3) Command-Shift-3 Capture the screen to a file
(⌘⬆︎⌃3) Command-Shift-Control-3 Capture the screen to the Clipboard
(⌘⬆︎4) Command-Shift-4 Capture a selection to a file
(⌘⬆︎⌃4) Command-Shift-Control-4 Capture a selection to the Clipboard
(⌘⬆︎5) Command-Shift-5 Invoke new screen grabber
How to take a screenshot on your Mac
Capture, Save or Record Screenshots in Mac OS X - Help Desk Geek
OS X Screen Capture Shortcuts
(⌘⬆︎3) Command-Shift-3 Capture the screen to a file
(⌘⬆︎⌃3) Command-Shift-Control-3 Capture the screen to the Clipboard
(⌘⬆︎4) Command-Shift-4 Capture a selection to a file
(⌘⬆︎⌃4) Command-Shift-Control-4 Capture a selection to the Clipboard
(⌘⬆︎5) Command-Shift-5 Invoke new screen grabber
I googled my question and found out how to solve my problem with a terminal command.
A "chflags" command line?
No, but I'm all set.
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Okay, here it is. defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -boolean false ; killall Finder
Hidden Files on Backup
