My computer is not show hidden files and folders

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• 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

• 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.
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• I have win 7 Ultimate edition and windows cannot open the hidden files and folders.

  I have win 7 ultimate, windows cannot open hidden files and folders.plz give me the solution

  Hello

  Please see the thread below for a possible solution (applicable to Windows 7):

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Re: Qosmio G - hidden files and folders is not displayed

  Hi people, I have a few hidden files and folders, which I was able to access the front and I used to click on the "organize tab" display, advanced settings, display the files and folders to hide or show hidden files.

  Unfortunately, there seems to be a problem, I just can't access my hidden files and folders, even when I go through this method.
  someone help me please as soon as possible...

  Thank you

  Hi aaz911,

  First of all, it would be nice of you if you post information on your laptop model and the operating system. This must be done always to get a detailed response.

  In any case, I never heard of this problem, but make sure that all files will be displayed:
  Start Windows Explorer > tools > Folder Options > view and enable the following options:
  -Files and folders hidden: display the hidden files and folders
  -Hide protected operating system files (this should be disabled > unbranded).

  In addition you will find these missing files by using Windows search?

  If this isn't the case, I suppose the files are deleted from someone or due to a virus. :(

• 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.

• Hidden files and folders

  I have questions about the hidden files and folders. I hope someone can give me the right answer that will be only one of the four that I would ask.

  Q. hidden files or folders cannot be seen by any user?

  Q. is visible by the main user

  Q. is using by operating systems for its work

  Q. don't are not usually published directly

  The answer may be only one of these options.

  Hello

  By default, some files are hidden.  If some of these files are edited, moved, renamed, or deleted, you could damage your operating system. They are hidden for a reason.

  Q. hidden files or folders cannot be seen by any user?

  A. you can see hidden files if you wish. Here's how to display.

  1. Go to the start menu and type options records.
  2. Hit enter or click on the result.
  3. Go to the view tab.
  4. Under hidden files and folders, select display the drives, folders and hidden files.
  5. Optional: If you wish, you can uncheck Hide protected (recommended) operating system files.  I'd keep that checked if I were you.
  6. At the bottom, press apply or OK.

  Q. is visible by the main user

  A. If the user follows the instructions above, they can see it.  So the answer is no, everyone can see the hidden files and folders.

  Q. is using by operating systems for its work

  A. most of them is.  For example if you remove one of your hidden personal documents, the file is not critical for the operating system.  If you delete system32 (do not remove it!)however, Windows stops working immediately.

  Q. don't are not usually published directly

  A. the personal files (photos, documents, videos, etc.) can be changed.  Operating system files can not be changed.

  If all goes well, which erases any misunderstanding.  Please let me know if you have any other questions.

• Lack radio SHOW the FILES AND FOLDERS HIDDEN button!

  I don't see the SHOW FILES AND FOLDERS HIDDEN in the VIEW tab in OPTIONS of FOLDERS. The option button disappeared completely! If it is caused by a virus? If so, what would be the best antivirus to fix my problem?

  Thank you
  Aelver

  Aelver,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers community. Some people have had success by using the steps in Show Hidden Files XP .

  I hope this helps.

  Lisa
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Search hidden files and folders in Windows 7

  Individual research how will I say the research process to review the files and hidden files.

  Hello

  There is that one way to do this, select the option Show hidden files in folder options and then search for files by using the search box to start.
  1. click on start.
  2. tap 'search' in the start search box.
  3. click on "change search options for files and folders.
  4. now, click the view tab.
  5 in the notice.
  (a) select the radio button show the hidden files, folders and drives
  (b) remove the checkmark from the checkbox Hide extensions of known file types.
  (c) remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.
  6. click on apply and Ok.

  For more information about the search, click on the following link:
   http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/advanced-tips-for-searching-in-Windows
   http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/searching-in-Windows-frequently-asked-questions
   http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/find-a-file-or-folder

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Swati K - Microsoft support technician

• How can I configure my computer while others can use internet on my computer but not access my files and email, pictures of notes etc.?

  any help would be appreciated

  Hello

  password protect your user account to stop access by your friends

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/protect-your-computer-with-a-password

  and set up an another user account for your friends to use

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

• 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!

• 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

• All files and folders show hidden after virus corrupted hard drive XP

  I recently got a virus on my laptop which made all the files and folders hidden and says that my hard drive is damaged. I managed to get rid of the virus, but all my files are always hidden. I went to my computer and made sure all the hidden files are visible. This fixed the problem a bit. My main problem now is that all my files and folders are slightly transparent. It's a more of a nuisance than a real problem. I downloaded a program that would allow me to change each file in groups, but it would take an extremely long time to go by a record throughout my entire computer. I was wondering if there is any means possible to put all my files and folders hidden not Hidden to get rid of their transparency.

  Thanks for any help you can give.

  See this:

  http://www.troublefixers.com/hidden-files-and-folders-are-not-visible/