Can't see hidden files

[Donny]

On my Windows XP computer I can't see any hidden files.
I've tried to see them again by clicking Tools -> Folder Options -> View ->
Show Hidden Files in a regular file explorer window.
But when I click Apply or OK, they just revert back to "Do Not Show Hidden
Files"!

Help please!

 

[Rey Santos]

Try this:
1. Click “Start†-> “Run…†(or press Windows key + R)
2. Type “regedit†and click “Okâ€.
3. Find the key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL
4. Look at the “CheckedValue†key… This should be a DWORD key. If it isn’t,
delete the key.
5. Create a new key called “CheckedValue†as a DWORD (hexadecimal) with a
value of 1.
6. The “Show hidden files & folders†check box should now work normally.

 

[Gerry]

Donny

It's Apply + OK not Apply or OK. Also restart the computer.

Select Start, Control Panel, Folder Options, View, Advanced Settings and
verify that the box before "Show hidden files and folders" is checked
and "Hide protected operating system files " is unchecked. You may need
to scroll down to see the second item. You should also make certain that
the box before "Hide extensions for known file types" is not checked.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, England
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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Run "foldersettings.reg" from the link below, and then perform a thorough
system scan for Virus/Malware.

Show hidden files and folders option missing or does not work:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/show-hidden-files-and-folders-option-missing-or-does-not-work/

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog
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