Hidden files and change of windows

[Guest]

I seem to have a problem that i only discovered when i wanted to show hidden
files.
when i open a folder and then go to the tools tab and click it now comes up
as map network drive, disconnect network drive and synchronize. this now
says to me that somewhere along the line I have probably inadvertantly
screwed up and now cannot access some important files.
I have also tried going through the control panel and folder options but
folder options does not seem to exist.

can anyone out there help please??????????

 

[Kelly]

Don't use Control Panel for Folder Options, use Windows Explorer.

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[Guest]

this has not helped as any window that I now open has exactly the same
problem even windows explorer sorry your advice is of no help

 

[Nightowl]

Hi Gingerbry

Did you try the link Kelly gave you?

Or try this one from her site:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Scroll down to line 129 on the left, Restore Folder Options under Tools,
and click to download the .reg file to your computer.

Then double-click to open the file and click Yes to the import prompt.

If neither of those work (even after a reboot) please post back and let
us know. Good luck!

 

[Guest]

Well Nightowl my friend the problem i have now is that the link you presented
to me downloaded ok to my hard drive but when i double clicked it came up as
'registry editing has been disabled by your administrator' I maybe coming
across as a computer beginner but I know for a fact that I am the
administrator as i am the only one that uses this computer and I believe that
i have gone nowhere near the Registry, this has occured practically over the
last couple of weeks adn just seemed to happen..........help

 

[Nightowl]

Well Nightowl my friend the problem i have now is that the link you presented
to me downloaded ok to my hard drive but when i double clicked it came up as
'registry editing has been disabled by your administrator' I maybe coming
across as a computer beginner but I know for a fact that I am the
administrator as i am the only one that uses this computer and I believe that
i have gone nowhere near the Registry, this has occured practically over the
last couple of weeks adn just seemed to happen..........help

Hi Gingerbry

Oh dear. . . I don't want to add to your worries but it is looking
increasingly likely that some kind of malware is the reason for your
problems. Many of them disable registry access and that together with
the loss of the Folder Options is suspicious, since that stops you from
seeing hidden and system files.

MVP Ramesh has a page that explains how to get your registry access
back: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/tweakuirest.htm (ignore the references
to Tweakui at the beginning, it's the same problem.)

Then I'd really strongly urge you to do a thorough scan of your system
for any nasties. If you need any help with that, just holler

Good luck -- let us know how you get on!

 

[Guest]

Hi Kelly and nightowl I applaud you for all your help in my time of need.
Nightowl i went on to that last link you gave me and my registry was then
fixed, I think whatever caused it was probably long gone as I had installed
new virus protection about a couple of months ago and it most likely got rid
of it.
Anyhoo I can find all my hidden folders now as folder options has turned up
in Control Panel


Thanks again for all your help it was much appreciated

 

[Nightowl]

Hi Kelly and nightowl I applaud you for all your help in my time of need.
Nightowl i went on to that last link you gave me and my registry was then
fixed, I think whatever caused it was probably long gone as I had installed
new virus protection about a couple of months ago and it most likely got rid
of it.
Anyhoo I can find all my hidden folders now as folder options has turned up
in Control Panel


Thanks again for all your help it was much appreciated

That's great, Gingerbry! I'm so glad you got everything sorted out

 

[Kelly]

Glad all is well. Thanks for the update. )

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm