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dot_clean

SafeMerge ._ junk files

dot_clean <dir>

Merges the '._' AppleDouble files cluttering USB drives and shares — clean up before handing to Windows users.

Examples

  • dot_clean -m /Volumes/USBMerge and remove ._ files

Syntax

dot_clean [-m] <directory>

Before you run it

Touches only AppleDouble files.

Used when you see

USB full of '._' junk files
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Merge and remove AppleDouble files with dot_clean
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