Can't get hidden files to show in finder

I have tried multiple methods to get hidden files to be shown in Finder including the Terminal command:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
killall Finder
I have also tried using Revealer and still no hidden files are shown.
Using Mavericks 10.9.x (latest version)
Can't find the com.apple.finder file anywhere in Library either.
Thanks in advance

In that event there is something else wrong with your Mac. You wouldn't have happened to have installed MacKeeper. If you did, that's the reason why, and you can only fix that with this tip:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3036
Other reasons why, may be on this tip:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6921

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