Owners folder not displaying

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