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Jun 4, 2014

I have tried multiple methods to get hidden files to be shown in Finder including the Terminal command: 

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE 

killall Finder 

I have also tried using Revealer and still no hidden files are shown.   

Using Mavericks 10.9.x (latest version) 

Can't find the com.apple.finder file anywhere in Library either. 

Info:
MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4), 17" MBP 2010 with Samsung 840 Pro

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