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DESCRIPTION
iRemove .DS_Store files deletes the invisible .DS_Store files on all mounted Disks from all folders and application packages. For those of you who want to delete the .DS_Store files quickly without resorting to the Terminal, this AppleScript does the trick. There are .DS_Store files in your (third-party) application packages. They are left there by the programmers and are totally useless. It also cleans any folders that you have made invisible to hide your personal files. TechTool Pro users can choose to Run this utility from their eDrive.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.3 (Final): Fixed a minor bug.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4.x.


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Developer:AppleScripts by Tom X
Downloads:5,274
  - Version d/l:2,700
Utilities:AppleScript
License:Free
Date:16 Jul 2008
Platform:PPC/Intel
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Jul 16 2008

ENCRO  The description of what this iRemove Applescript does is totally inaccurate.

.DS_Store files are created by the Finder and store custom attributes of a folder such as the position and size of the window and icons and also the choice of a background image. They also contain Spotlight Comments and other metadata.

Where the problem lies with .DS_Store files is that they are only used by the Finder, pollute folders and network shares with potential security risks. The Finder will create a .DS_Store file in every folder that you visit even if you haven't made custom changes.

To disable .DS_Store File Creation on Network Shares use the following command in Terminal.app:

defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores true  
(Version 1.3)

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Jun 6 2008
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SHAUN  No problem on Tiger here. Thanks to developer.  
(Version 1.2)

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