Rename AliasBadgeIcon.icns file in Catalina

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Rename AliasBadgeIcon.icns file in Catalina

I am trying to rename this file so that I can get rid of the arrows on my alias folders. I have done this successfully with earlier OSX following these instructions:

http://osxdaily.com/2012/06/23/remove-the-alias-arrow-badge-from-icons-in-mac-os-x/

But now, in 10.15.2, I can't click on it to rename. I've tried all the variations--command-click, command-shift-click, etc.

When I right click on the file, "Rename" does not show as one of the options.

Screen shot of info window attached.

When I open in Preview the file shows as locked in the bar with the file name.

Any help would be appreciated!

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 18, 2019 7:05 AM

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leroydouglas

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Dec 18, 2019 9:23 AM in response to andrea_nyc

<I am trying to rename this file so that I can get rid of the arrows on my alias folders.>

No can do. Yes you used to, but not with Cataliana—you can read more after the jump

About the read-only system volume in macOS Catalina

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LD150

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Dec 18, 2019 8:52 AM in response to andrea_nyc

The System Libraries are now read-only since Catalina. There is no way round that.

You only have edit access to files in Macintosh HD Data

The article is out if date.

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Dec 18, 2019 9:24 AM in response to andrea_nyc

Thank you both. Alas, it sounds like I will have to tolerate the little Alias arrow from now on.

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Rename AliasBadgeIcon.icns file in Catalina

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