Why are some random files in Finder suddenly hidden on Mac?

Why are some random files in some folders on Finder suddenly 'Hidden'? It looks like they have been deleted (when I have not deleted them). When I try to reload them from backup, I get the 'do you want to replace the existing file?' message, which tells me that the files are there but I CANNOT SEE THEM!


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 20, 2025 11:58 PM

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Feb 21, 2025 6:32 AM in response to christiaanfromdayboro

Have you restarted your Mac lately?

Rebooting is the best first step in troubleshooting.


If a simple reboot of your Mac doesn’t fix things, see if the problem still happens in safe mode.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support 


Safe mode will often correct weird software behavior by forcing the OS to do disk repair, clear caches and other housekeeping and temporarily disables third-party mods. When you're in safe boot, the machine won’t be at its best performance, especially with graphics, but that's expected.


Does the same thing happen while in Safe mode?


You can exit safe mode by restarting your Mac normally, then reevaluate the problem.

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