Using Finder, how can I view /System/Library?
In fact, I'd really like to do the equivalence of a recursive grep for file names from the root directory using Finder. How can I move around the entire file system with Finder?
Finder – View /System/Library
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Related Solutions
It looks like this has to do with Spotlight. Finder's knowledge of additional file information is integrated with Spotlight, disabling it, or adding locations to the privacy list will prevent Finder from reporting file information. This includes image dimensions.
If Finder is not reporting "More Info," make sure that directory is not blacklisted by Spotlight. In the screenshot above, anything found in the "Private" folder will show a "--" under the More Info section. This is by design.
Workaround
- While in Finder (in any view) drag the
Column_Folder/to the Finder's sidebar. - Select the
Column_Folder/from the sidebar - Switch to column view
- Show view settings
- You can see the view settings will now affect the intended folder
- Tick "Always open in column view"; click OK
- Remove
Column_Folder/from the sidebar
Now Column_Folder/ will open in column view!
Best Answer
Press ⇧⌘G (Shift-Command-G) to bring up Go to Folder and type in the path, then click Go as shown in the image below. Or if using the mouse or trackpad, click: Finder > Go > Go to Folder
You can also change Finder Preferences to show Hard disks on the Desktop under General and or in Devices under Sidebar, thus being able to open the Macintosh HD from the root of the partition without having to use Go to Folder.