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[SOLVED] Unable to view hidden folders/files

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

Any idea why? Virus maybe?

regards, S
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Re: Unable to view hidden folders/files

just download RAVMON removal utility nd mcafee stinger ver 3.8.0......try it
Re: Unable to view hidden folders/files

Hello sludeking :wave:

Right click Here and choose Save As.... Save it to your desktop. Double click on the file and lcik Yes when prompt.
Re: Unable to view hidden folders/files

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"

:sigh:
Re: Unable to view hidden folders/files

**Back up your registry before editing**http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...t&ExpandSection=1,2&Src=sec_doc_nam#_Section1 (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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Re: Unable to view hidden folders/files

Perfect, worked. Thanks
That is good to hear.

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You bet me to it :grin:

If you ever have more problems fell free to post back.
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...
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. :4-dontkno ...Virus???
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
You bet me to it :grin:

If you ever have more problems fell free to post back.
Thanks Guys this solution solved My problem Too
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