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

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