Two Q's: 1.Hidden folders using 3rd party software. 2. Getting hel

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1. I used a program to hide a folder with adult content. Now the program
seems to be gone and I can't remember the program's name (they are all pretty
much the same). The folder I hid is also gone, but it still uses disk space.
I tried 'cmd' -> cd <dirname> with no success.. I also tried locating it in
safe mode. No success. Is there any way I can access the folder?

2. Getting help from Microsoft.
I tried using their support service, but when I type my product ID, I just
get "Invalid Product ID". I have a legit copy of Windows Vista which I got
from HP when I bought a HP Vista Ready-laptop and upgraded when Vista was
available.
 
1) you have to reinstall the program since the files are ENCTYPTED. Ask your
girlfriend or wife if she remembers the program you used to hide the porn..
I am sure she will be surpised and happy.

2) Getting help from microsoft is like asking a deamon for some holy water.
 
1. No clue what might help if you already have the option to show hidden
files and folders turned on in Explorer.

2. Microsoft is not liable to provide support for the copy of Windows you
bought from HP - HP is responsible for supporting both the product and
Windows.

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1. I used a program to hide a folder with adult content. Now the program
seems to be gone and I can't remember the program's name (they are all pretty
much the same). The folder I hid is also gone, but it still uses disk space.
I tried 'cmd' -> cd <dirname> with no success.. I also tried locating it in
safe mode. No success. Is there any way I can access the folder?
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How well a program can "hide" a file or folder depends on the
application, what method it uses and what tools you have to unhide
such things.

The absolute king at snooping is ENCASE which Law Enforcement uses
worldwide to scan a hard drive sector by sector. Nothing much can be
hid from that little beauty. It cost about $1500 and they only sell
now to LEA. So, next best method is to use a better shell to peek at
your drive's content.

A pretty good one is Directory Opus 9 from GP Software. The trial is
fully functional but does have annoying nag screens until you buy it.
The good news is this shell besides being way better than Windows
Explorer does something Explorer won't. It shows nearly ALL folders
and files and the "hidden" ones jump out like a sore thumb since they
show up in red text in most views. Worth a try, but can be
intimidating since it has lots of bells and whistles and all kinds of
options to pick from so takes a few minutes at least to get use to
using it.

WARNING...

If you decide to try it be extremely careful and read the many setup
screens very carefully. It is possible to totally undo Windows'
defaults including intercepting all calls to Windows Explorer with
Opus taking over for it. Something you probably don't want at least
not for testing.
 
I tried this Directory Opus, but the folder didn't show up there either.
I found that the program I used was "Instant Lock", but when I installed it,
my folders didn't appear on the list.
 
2) Getting help from microsoft is like asking a deamon for some holy
water.
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Who farted?

You need to contact the retailer where you purchased your PC.
You have an OEM version which means the retailer purchased it from MS
re-packaged it and on sold it to you.

Jay
 
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