Owners folder not displaying

[Guest]

I know I caused this but can't figure out how to get out of it.

I'm setting up a new laptop and was cleaning things up a bit, getting the
task bar set, and other config things, when I did something I shouldn't have.
I was going in to delete temp internet files and didn't find the temp
internet files folder displayed in the owner area.

I decided that the problem was that I wasn't displaying hidden folders so I
went to the properties for the folder and mistakenly checked the hidden
checkbox. This box actually makes the folder hidden and when I closed the
folder realized what I had done.

I went back down the folder chain (documents and settings, etc.) checking
the properties on each one and making sure the hidden attribute wasn't
checked. I did find one instance where it was (assume it was the one in
inadvertantly checked) and unchecked it.

But now, when I navigate to My Computer I see an Owner folder and an All
User folder. But if I navigate My Computer>C drive>documents and settings
all that's listed is the All User folder.

Also, after the hidden/not hidden event I lost all the quick start programs
I had installed on the task bar and the desktop shortcuts.

What happened and do I need to do anything to get the Owner folder back in
documents and settings?

Tom

 

[Guest]

If you by Chance hide the folders, you can display them back by going to
My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > In view Tab, scroll down and select
the "Show Hidden Files and Folders".

 

[Guest]

Thanks, but the show hidden folders in the tab is checked on. Something
else is happening.