.metadata_never_index
| File Type |
 Spotlight Never Index File |
| File Format |
Proprietary (Apple) |
| Usage |
Open manually; may run a program or script when opened |
| Popularity |
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ Uncommon |
| Description |
METADATA_NEVER_INDEX is a hidden file that may be found in volumes used with Mac OS X. It prevents the Spotlight search program from indexing the files and folders in the same directory. METADATA_NEVER_INDEX files are commonly found on iPods and hard drives that are used with Mac OS X computers.
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| Open With |
| macOS |
 Apple Spotlight
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| Updated |
November 6, 2009 |
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