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====== Delete LA-PRIVATE ======

<note important>**Important info:** Removing the LA-PRIVATE volume will delete all of its data. LaCie highly recommends that you copy all data from LA-PRIVATE to a temporary location before deleting the secure volume.</note>

===== Invisible Files =====

Deleting LA-PRIVATE requires that hidden files are made visible. Follow the steps below to reveal hidden files and delete the LA-PRIVATE volume.

==== Windows ====

  - Insert the LaCie storage device into the compatible interface port on your computer.  
  - Click **Start > My Computer/Computer**. You should see the LACIE partition˙.
  - Go to the pulldown menu **Tools > Folder Options**. \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_win_1_drive.jpg?500}}
  - Note the section called //Hidden files and folders//. The default setting is "Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives". \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_win7_2.jpg?500}}
  - Change the //Hidden files and folders// setting to "Show hidden files, folders, and drives". Click **Apply**. \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_win7_3.jpg?500}}
  - Go to the LA-PUBLIC partition and open the folder called **LaPrivate**. \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_win7_4_drive.jpg?500}}
  - Look for the file called "LaPrivate.lc". \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_win7_5_drive.jpg?500}}
  - Right-click on "LaPrivate.lc" and select **Delete**. \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_win7_6_drive.jpg?500}}
  - The LA-PRIVATE volume has been deleted.
  - To restore your folder settings, go to **Tools > Folder Options**. Select "Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives" and click **Apply**.

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==== Mac ====

Revealing hidden files in Mac OS X requires the Terminal program.

  - Connect the LaCie storage device to a compatible interface port on your computer. The LACIE icon should appear on the desktop.
  - Go to the pulldown menu **Go > Utilities**. \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_mac_1.jpg?500}}
  - Click twice on the program **Terminal**. \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_mac_2.jpg?500}}
  - The Terminal window will appear. To reveal hidden files, type the following string exactly as it appears, including spaces and capital letters: \\ //defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES// \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_mac_3.jpg?500}} \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_mac_4.jpg?500}}
  - You must now restart the Finder. Push the following buttons on your Macintosh keyboard at the same time: **option+cmd+esc**. The Force Quit Applications window will open. Select **Finder** and click **Relaunch**. \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_mac_5.jpg?300}}
  - After the Finder has restarted, open the LA-PUBLIC partition on your LaCie storage device. 
  - Open the LaPrivate folder and look for the file called "LaPrivate.lc". \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_mac_6.jpg?500}}
  - Right-click on "LaPrivate.lc" and select **Move to Trash**. \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_mac_7.jpg?500}}
  - The LA-PRIVATE volume has been deleted.
  - To conceal hidden files, go to the pulldown menu **Go > Utilities**. Open the Terminal application and type the following string exactly as it appears, including spaces and capital letters: \\ //defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles NO// \\ {{:static:la-private:ss_delete_la-private_mac_8.jpg?500}}
  - You must now restart the Finder. Push the following buttons on your Macintosh keyboard at the same time: **option+cmd+esc**. The Force Quit Applications window will open. Select **Finder** and click **Relaunch**.
  - Hidden files are now concealed.