Hidden folder

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I'm running windows XP Professional. I want to access
my "Temporary Internet Files" folder from the c\:prompt
in DOS but it cannot see it. The folder is
attribute 'hidden' is greyed out so I cannot unhide it.
Any Ideas????
 
Hi, Go to the folder it's located within which should be
%userprofile%.

Go to the DOS prompt, type:

CD %userprofile%\Local Settings
Then type:
attrib -r -s -h "Temporary Internet Files"

er Forget that...

I think you want to see it through the Explorer.
Open "My Computer" or start up Windows Explorer.
Click on Tools, then on Folder Options, and then the View tab.
Make sure the Show hidden files and folders radio button is
marked.
Take the check marks out of the two items:
Hide extensions of known types.
Hide protected operating system files.

That should do it and you'll be able to see the thing. I think
Windows automatically retags the files as system files so my
first response may not work.

Let us know if that helps.


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I'm running windows XP Professional. I want to access
my "Temporary Internet Files" folder from the c\:prompt
in DOS but it cannot see it. The folder is
attribute 'hidden' is greyed out so I cannot unhide it.
Any Ideas????
 
Either clear the hidden attribute via Explorer (in tools, folder options) or use the attrib command at the DOS prompt.
Type attrib /? for syntax

Sheldo
 
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