So i got those files on my external hd. Could someone tell me is it dangerous or not and if it is, how to get rid of it? I've been searching on the internet but I still couldn't tell is it dangerous or not and can't get rid of it. Thanks
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It's normal. Those files are created by the system whenever you attach an external hard drive or flash drive to your Mac. It's best to leave them alone unless you're using that drive for storing Windows files.
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Hi Craig - I'm just curious why our OP is even seeing those 'hidden' files (i.e. the ones preceded by a period), especially if just viewing the external HD via Finder? I plugged in one of my HDs (CCC backup for my MBAir) and in Finder, just the usual folders are shown - is there a setting in Finder to view the 'hidden' files?
Then, I opened 'Terminal' and changed to 'Volumes' and selected the external HD - did a 'ls -a' and obtained the image below w/ a LOT of 'hidden' files including those listed by our OP - agree that these (and the others in my list below) are expected, but why should our OP be seeing these files?
@ OP - please explain exactly how you are viewing this particular HD, i.e. just through Finder or in another manner? Dave
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I don't know I didn't do anything.... That's why I'm so confused since I've never experienced it before
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