Remove .DS_Store files | Mac OS X

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.

Automatically remove DS_Store files periodically

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:

<Minute> <Hour> <DayOfMonth> <Month> <DayOfWeek> <User Command>.

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.