Viewing hidden files

[Theslaz]

Still having problems with my system restore files. Trying to view them
to see when they were created/modified. Windows won't let me as they are
all greyed out and I get an error message when I double click.

Under "Tools"; "Folder Options"; "View"; I have checked "Show Hidden
Files and Folders" and I have unchecked "Hide Protected operating System
Files".

What else can I do to view these files?

 

[Alan]

Hello Theslaz,

You might want to see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309531

If you're using XP Home, I'm guessing that the section "Using CACLS with
Windows XP Home Edition Using the NTFS File System" in that article is what
you're looking for.

Alan

 

[Jim]

Still having problems with my system restore files. Trying to view them to
see when they were created/modified. Windows won't let me as they are all
greyed out and I get an error message when I double click.

Under "Tools"; "Folder Options"; "View"; I have checked "Show Hidden Files
and Folders" and I have unchecked "Hide Protected operating System Files".

What else can I do to view these files?

The reason that you cannot see these files is that the permissions do not
allow it. On my systems, only the OS can access these files in any way.
And, the reason that you can view the permissions on such files is that the
permissions are stored in the MFT which is definitely readable by anybody.
Jim

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Why are you trying to view them?

 

[Theslaz]

The reason that you cannot see these files is that the permissions do not
allow it. On my systems, only the OS can access these files in any way.
And, the reason that you can view the permissions on such files is that the
permissions are stored in the MFT which is definitely readable by anybody.
Jim

Thank you! It now works.

Thanks for prompt replies!

Calgary; Alberta; Canada

 

[Gerard Espinas]

Still having problems with my system restore files. Trying to view them
to see when they were created/modified. Windows won't let me as they are
all greyed out and I get an error message when I double click.

Under "Tools"; "Folder Options"; "View"; I have checked "Show Hidden
Files and Folders" and I have unchecked "Hide Protected operating System
Files".

What else can I do to view these files?

Hi Theslaz,

If you still experiencing the problem, you can try to do this
approach. If you
are not sure try asking some friends to do it for you.

1. (Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
3. Find a key called CheckedValue.
4. Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show
all the hidden files.)