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• Change the folder options to show hidden files, but they do not display, and the option will not save

  I have a problem in my computer, its not display hidden files and folders. In folder options, I tried to check SHOW the FILES AND FOLDER CACHE and click on APPLY and OK but it does not work. Still hidden files are not displayed. but when I opened again Folder Options the one that is chosen is DO NOT DISPLAY the FILES AND FOLDERS HIDDEN. Several times I did but the same stills. I am logged in as administrator. How can I fix? Please tell me the solution and tell me is it caused by virus or not?

  Hi ZohaibJamil,

  If you have one machine to another,
  Then, click Run, type Regedit, go to the next topic & select export.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden

  Copy the file on the problematic machine, double click on it & select Yes.

  If you do not have another machine,

  Navigate to the registry entry above & change the values as below:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden

  NOHIDDEN - Checkedvalue (2)

  DefaultValue (2)

  SHOWALL - Checkedvalue (1)

  DefaultValue (2)

  That's all!

• Folder options - view the hidden files and folders

  Hello

  On this same laptop, there seems to be a problem with * Folder Options - Show hidden files and Folders.*

  Every time I have to 'see' this option to display - then I go back to check/confirm the changes - but the box is new 'unchecked '. Despite clicking on apply then Ok to save the changes. The changes are never saved...

  I have used other laptops of this same option and it worked fine.

  Please indicate if I need to apply or change other settings for this to work?

  Kind regards.

  A reasonable explanation from Microsoft for this?
  To be honest I have never heard talk about something like that. ?:|

  Since when you noticed this behavior?
  Have you tried to roll back the BONES to the bygone era? Maybe some update is responsible for this.

  I really hope that someone here will explain why this happen.

• I have the options checked "Show hidden files", I still don't see any records

  Even though I have checked options "Show hidden files", I still see no records, I KNOW that I put in place.  If I have "research" them I can see, but if I prepare a document and want to then save it in a folder known... the file will not be displayed in the list for me in the choice of where to put my new document.  Why?

  Hello jkgk,

  Please see the thread below for some possible solutions:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-desktop/show-hidden-files-and-folders-option-not-working/4d6d7b29-8382-4798-AB43-49ccbfd109bf

  Thank you

  James

• Cannot change show Hidden files and folders option, continues to come back to hidden

  Original title: activate the hidden files and folders. -Registry problem! Windows 7

  I had a meeting with a virus, which had a game with my registry so that I cannot view hidden files and folders. Whenever I click on "View files and folders hodden" and then click on folder options, it is by default to "do not show hidden folders and files". I've been browsing around, find people who give advice and I have seen some changes, but it STILL keep diverting back to do not show.

  I am running Windows 7 Profesional x 64

  There are a few default values and checked in 2 subfolders in the shadow folder.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden

  Any help from people who know a little more about the registry that I do, would be greatly apprechiated.

  Thank you.

  Nick.

  P.S. is there a tool to repair/reinstall just a specific part of the registry? aka. Replace the folder hidden by default?

  Hi Nicolas,.
   
  Try these steps and check the result.
  Step 1: Check if the following registry value exists.
  a. Click Start, type regedit and press to enter.
  b. look for the following registry:
  Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
  Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL
  c. click the SHOWALL folder in the left pane and check if the CheckedValue element is present in the right pane and if the value set on this is 1.
  d. If CheckedValue element is missing in the right pane, and then right-click in the empty area in the right pane, click New-> click on the DWORD (32 bit) If your computer is running 32-bit Windows, 64-bit by clicking another value.
  e. name the item that you created as CheckedValue.
  f. double-click CheckedValue element and type 1 in the value data box, and then click ok.
  g. close the registry editor and restart the computer.
  h. turn on hidden files and folders to see if it works.
  See Show hidden files
  Important: Modifying the registry incorrectly will cause serious damage to the computer. Back up the registry until you make changes.
  See Back up the registry
  Step 2: Online virus scanner and check the result
  a. visit the Scan of viruses online
  b. click full service scan and complete the scan.
  c. restart the computer once the analysis is complete.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed - Microsoft technical support.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Show hidden files and folders option does not

  I'm trying to access a hidden folder, C:\programdata\... I can't see it in Explorer. When I go into control panel > folder options > discovers... the option box to display hidden files and folders is already selected.

  I tried to change this option to not display hidden files and folders by selecting the radio button, and then clicking on apply. Then I exit the menu display. However, when I return to the menu display the radio button beside display hidden files. That is to say it is not "saved" change.

  I changed other elements in the advanced example view menu Hide extensions of known file types, and it works very well.

  I was not able to find this problem in the forum. Of course, I have restarted my pc. I don't know when this problem was that I don't often get this hidden folder.

  I am running vista home premium 32 bit

  Thank you

  Michael

  Michael,

  Read and follow:
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/show-hidden-files-and-folders-option-missing-or-does-not-work/

  1. follow all the instructions in this thread: How to get rid of malware

  2. If still no joy you can find Microsoft MVPs and other trained analysts on the following support sites:
  Aumha.org
  Atribune.org
  SpywareHammer
  BleepingComputer
  Safer-Networking

  3. If you need help with virus-related issues, contact the Support Services Microsoft product.

  To support the Canada and the United States, call toll-free (866) PCSAFETY (727-2338).

  For support outside the United States and the Canada, visit the page Web of Product Support Services.

  4. If you need more assistance for the position of the newsgroup Microsoft - security - virusvirus/worm.
  Through your News Reader:
  News://msnews.Microsoft.com/Microsoft.public.Security.virus
  Via the Web:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Security.virus

  Hope this helps,

  Vincenzo Di Russo - Microsoft MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & security - since 2003. ~ ~ ~ My MVP profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo

• I used "Show Hidden Files" in a folder and all my files disspeared

  I used "Show Hidden Files" in a folder on an external hard drive and all my files disappeared after I changed the settings and press ENTER.

  I also made the change not in a folder, but the subfolders. I have many files duplicate on my external hard drive and I noticed that each file said that she had more files that were contained in each file, so I wanted to see what were these hidden files. After you have clicked on enter, each music file and folder just disappeared.

  I searched my pc but can't find these files. I got more than $ 100 of music who has simply disappeared.

  What can I do b/call, the music were in a separate folder, and there were more than 50 files with hundreds of songs. I mean how to do a cover for it?

  Return to the folder options and use the "Restore default settings" button to change all the options back how they were, and see if it helps.

  You can also try to use the drive in another computer, if you think that the configuration of your computer could be the problem.

• I would like to know where I can find files of Windows Live 2011 in Windows 7 and how to show hidden files.

  I'm trying to save my e-mail and communications Forum on an external hard drive. Unfortunately, I can't locate the e-mail files Windows Live 2011.  When I used Vista, I had to show hidden files and then been able to locate my Windows Mail emails and messages in C: USERS\USER NAME\APPDATA\ LOCAL\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSMAIL.  Does anyone know where these files?

  Hi anita02110,

  Since the problem is related to Windows Live, you can also send your query to Windows Live Solution Center.

  Portal - Messaging Windows Live Solution Center

• How to display the hidden files and folders even if I've already enabled "Show hidden files, folders and drives" to "Advanced settings"?

  How to display the hidden files and folders even if I've already enabled "Show hidden files, folders and drives" to "Advanced settings"?

  After I enabled "Show hidden files, folders and drives" in 'Advanced settings', I can't yet see in the folder but I know there is a file in this program of WinRAR folder form as pictured below where I opened the case both at the same time.

  

  Hope you can help in this case...

  It would be possible that the file is marked as a system folder (which is just a check box in properties such as the hidden check box). So in your folder options, uncheck the "Hide protected operating system files" and see if it will be visible.

  Or another thing to try: remonter back a level, hold down SHIFT while you right-click the complete file and choose "Open command window here", then type DIR to see if the file is listed.

• My computer is not show hidden files and folders

  I have a problem in my computer, its not display hidden files and folders. In folder options, I tried to check SHOW the FILES AND FOLDER CACHE and click on APPLY and OK but it does not work. Still hidden files are not displayed. but when I opened again Folder Options the one that is chosen is DO NOT DISPLAY the FILES AND FOLDERS HIDDEN. Several times I did but the same stills. I am logged in as administrator. How can I fix?

  Hi John,.

  Please see the thread below for some possible solutions:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-desktop/show-hidden-files-and-folders-option-not-working/4d6d7b29-8382-4798-AB43-49ccbfd109bf

• do not show hidden files, folders or drives - in the view tab - button will not change

  • Windows explore-
  • Organize-
  • Folder options and research-
  • See tab-
  • do not show hidden files, folders or drives button (small blue dot)

  It will not disappear.
  There is no button 'Show hidden... '. ».
  There is only 'don't show me. " ' button.
  It will not change no matter what I do.
  Most other items in the view tab have check boxes or replacements to choose.
  This is not the case.

  I want to see everything.
  What gives?

  P.S. On a side note - I was looking for initially c:\programdata (directory). That's how all this started. I FOUND IT, is told in passing. HOWEVER - IT DOES NOT EVEN APPEAR ON THE PROMPT BACK - OMG.

  Just thought I would add that :)

  Hi JoeNed,

  I see that you have some problems with the display tab in windows Explorer. I'll help you with this problem.

  1. What is the brand and model of the computer?

  2. what security software is installed on the computer?

  3. have you made changes on the computer recently?

  Method 1.

  Start the computer in safe mode and check if that helps.

  Advanced startup options (including safe mode): http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Method 2.

  Run a full scan of the computer with the Microsoft Safety Scanner to make sure that the computer is virus-free.

  Microsoft safety scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Warning of Security Scanner: there could be a loss of data while performing an analysis using the Microsoft safety scanner to eliminate viruses as appropriate.

  Method 3.

  I suggest that you can exercise SFC scan and check if that helps. The SFC/SCANNOW command analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.

  For more information how to make SFC / scan, please follow this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 4.

  You can try to restore the computer to a date earlier and check.

  System Restore: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/system-restore

  Important: System Restore will return all system files not as documents, email, music, etc., to a previous state. These files of types are completely affected by the restoration of the system. If it was your intention with this tool to recover a deleted file to non-system, try using a file instead of system restore recovery program.

  Method 5.

  I would like to create a new user account and check if that helps.

  Create a user account: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows7/Create-a-user-account

  If the problem does not occur in the new user account, you can transfer the files from the damaged to the new user account by using the article user account "difficulty a user profile is corrupted.

  Difficulty a user profile is corrupted: http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  Let us know if you need assistance with any windows problem. We will be happy to help you.

• Setup of Windows Server 2012 cannot find a place to store temporary files

  I am trying to upgrade Windows 2008 R2 DataCenter Windows Datacenter of 2012

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  At the start of upgrade, I get the blue screen with 'Install now' followed by not referred to the Microsoft forums several times:

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• Cannot find the specified device, path, or file. May not be the appropriate permissions for access you.

  Hey everybody,

  I was running Windows vista professional for more than 2 years yesterday, I formatted my hard drive and reinstalled vista prof. (entirely new, different CD key). Everything works very well excenp for one thing - I had saved some of the programs and files on my external hardrive before formatting my laptop. Now, when I try to access these files I get the following msg-"cannot find the specified device, path, or file." You don't have permission to access them. ".
  I am logged in as administrator.
  
  
  Help, please. I reallly need the files.
  
  
  Any help would be appreciated.
           

  Hey Jihirshu,

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  Try this on one of the files on the disk to see if it allows you to copy the files.

  1 right click on the file, then select Properties
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  6. try to copy the file that you just modified.

  If the works above, you must change the permissions on all the files you want to copy.  Normally, you can just highlight all the and follow the steps above to change the permissions on all files at the same time.

  I hope this helps if you find my answer was what you are looking for, please do not forget to click on the box "mark as answer" below!

• Hidden elements 9 files do not appear click on "Show hidden files".

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  My photos were recently moved from Windows XP to a new 64-bit Windows 7 computer,

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  I got the files on the C drive and that turned out be 21 700 pictures.which was quite a surprise because there was only 12700 front. Most of the new pictures is multiple duplicates, but some a recent trip, presented themselves.

  I still edit a photo to see what is happening with each version.

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• During the installation of Windows 7, cannot find the location to store the files for installation of profit. Error code 0 x 80070490

  When I try to install the windows operating system 7 in my pc. installation of window cannot find a location to store temporary installation window installation files to ensure that a partition on your startup disk has at least 686 MB of free space - error code 0 * 80070490.   Please tell me how to solve this problem?

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