Files encrypted in a folder - how to reverse it?

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I've been playing with a computer game (Kerbal Space Program, OS X 10.9.3) and recently found that I can no longer load saved games (missions). I contacted the tech support and all they could say is that the folder containing the saved game files is encrypted. What is more, I can create a new game but once I quit, I can no longer load it. It seems that something keeps encrypting the files in that particular folder. Why is this happening and what can I do about it? How can I reverse the encryption?

Which OSX version are you running? Do you have any utilities installed which do directory encryption? — nohillside, Jun 01 '14 at 07:45
Scusi, OS X 10.9.3. I don't remember installing such utilities. — alkopop79, Jun 01 '14 at 07:49
OSX has no built in folder encryption. Are you storing the save files in DMG or on an external drive? — nohillside, Jun 01 '14 at 07:57
No, it resides in the application folder. I appreciate your help and patience, thanks! — alkopop79, Jun 01 '14 at 08:07

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 01 '14 at 09:23

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It may be due to ACLs. You can clear the ACLs on the folder recursively with:

chmod -R -N /path/to/folder

answered Jun 01 '14 at 09:23

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It did work, I managed to load the file nut once I quit the game and launched it again, had the same problem. As if something keeps encrypting that folder. It's maddening. – alkopop79 Jun 01 '14 at 23:46

Files encrypted in a folder - how to reverse it?

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