Remove all DS_Store files
Select Applications > Utilities to launch Terminal.
Enter the following UNIX command:
sudo find / -name ".DS_Store" -depth -exec rm {} \;
When prompted for a password enter your Mac OS X Administrator password.
Select Applications > Utilities to launch Terminal.
Enter the following UNIX command:
sudo crontab -e
When prompted for a password enter your Mac OS X Administrator password.
In the vi editor, press the letter I on your keyboard once and enter the following command:
15 1 * * * root find / -name ".DS_Store" -depth -exec rm {} \;
This crontab entry has the following format:
.
The system automatically runs the command at 1:15 AM everyday. To
configure the command for a different time, use different values.
Note:
This command is not run if your computer is switched off at the scheduled time.
To save the entry press the Esc key once, then simultaneously press Shift+z+z.
