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Old 10-07-2007, 07:00 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Unable to view hidden folders/files

**Back up your registry before editing** (Click the green link)

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Once backed up the registry follow these steps:

Click Start => Run type in Regedit press OK.
Click:
  • HKey_Local_Machine
  • Software
  • Microsoft
  • Windows
  • CurrentVersion
  • Explorer
  • Advanced
  • Folder
  • Hidden
  • SHOWALL
Now right click on CheckedValue and click Delete.
Right click and hover over New then select Dword Value call it CheckedValue.
Right click on CheckedValue and choose Modify, under 'Value Data' type in 1.
Exit Regedit

Restart your computer.

Now try changing Show hidden files and folders in Tools => Options.

Please post back with the results.
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