[SOLVED] Unable to view hidden folders/files

[sludeking]

Even though i set it to "view hidden files etc" it automatically sets it back to default.

Any idea why? Virus maybe?

regards, S

[omi_rajput2008]

just download RAVMON removal utility nd mcafee stinger ver 3.8.0......try it

[Go The Power]

Hello sludeking

Right click Here and choose Save As.... Save it to your desktop. Double click on the file and lcik Yes when prompt.

[sludeking]

The file i downloaded executed but when i clicked "show hidden files" and pressed ok it still wouldn't show and when i opened folder options it was back on "do not show hidden files"

[Go The Power]

**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.

[sludeking]

Perfect, worked. Thanks

[Go The Power]

That is good to hear.

Could you please mark this thread Resolved? Click Thread tools, then on Mark This Thread Resolved, as seen in the image below:

[sludeking]

Already done.

[Go The Power]

You bet me to it

If you ever have more problems fell free to post back.

[online.joydeep]

hi i am a new member in this forum i've tried everything but still not able to view my hidden files..i tried changing the registry fields but after restart i get the same values..cud u help me out...

[Xerxes2012]

I'm having the same problem. But I formatted my drive last night, and reinstalled XP from scratch. I still can't view hidden files/folders. ...Virus???

[Xerxes2012]

After searchinng the web it seems RavMon might be my problem. I'm guessing it's on one of my other drives. I found a ravmon removal tool, so I'll try that 2nite along with the reg edit in this thread. Hopefully that solves my problem. Thanks

[magnamite]

Originally Posted by Go The Power

You bet me to it

If you ever have more problems fell free to post back.

Thanks Guys this solution solved My problem Too

[Go The Power]

glad to have helped