strange folder MB capacity

[zoranb]

When i make info on a folder i get 350mb, butwhen i choose each content inside that folder -and make info- the capacity doesnt exceed 10mb, how is this? might there be hidden files?

 

[DeltaMac]

Sure, hidden files are likely.
What is supposed to be in the folder? Is this one of your system folders?

 

[zoranb]

well no its not a system folder, its a folder i created on my external hd
isnt there a way to look deeper into it and locate those hidden -perhaps- files?

 

[DeltaMac]

What should be in that folder? Did you add hidden files yourself?
You can use a utility, such as Tinker Tool, to show normal hidden files.

 

[jbarley]

Or open a Terminal window and type...

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES
(to make all files visible)

or
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles NO
(to undo the above)

then relaunch Finder