Sign up ×  I can see hidden files in Finder but when I search it
doesn't find hidden files.  I have tried everything.  defaults
write AppleShowAllFiles TRUE killall Finder  I also change "File
visibility" to "Invisible Items" when searching.  Please help
somebody as it drives me mad how Apple makes it difficult to
change.  share|improve this question  2 Answers 2  There is a
way to search also within hidden files:    1. Open Finder   2.
Fill search box with searched text   3. Click "+" button.   4.
Choose "File visibility" and your option.  enter image
description here  share|improve this answer Unfortunately it
does not work. I have tried that before. –  PJ_ Feb 18 '13 at
15:09  Do as maseth says, but instead of "File visibility" you
want "System files". Or rather, do both to be able to search
everything.  share|improve this answer This does not work either
in my tests –  markhunte Mar 22 '14 at 17:18  Your Answer