Question

I cannot show hidden files

Asked by: yasserd

Hi,

My PC was hit by a virus (may be Bloodhound.Packed.Jmp) which caused windows not to show hidden files. If I change that option in "Folder Options" it goes back to "Don't show..". Now, the machine is clean, however, the problem is still there.

Any help is appreciated.

Regards,

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2008-04-22 at 06:36:48ID23342834
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Microsoft

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Windows

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Windows XP Operating System

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Desktop Anti-Virus

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Answers

 

by: LeeTutorPosted on 2008-04-22 at 06:48:55ID: 21411032

Here's a web page where the same problem occurred:

http://technodigits.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/show-hidden-files-and-folders-not-working/

There's at least one entry in the thread (there may be more than one, it's a long thread!) that gives a solution that worked for some:

If anyones still having trouble, heres a fix that worked for me after I got the RavMon virus:

1. Click Start -> Run& (or press Windows key + R)
2. Type regedit and click Ok.
3. Find the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL
4. Look at the CheckedValue key& This should be a DWORD key. If it isnt, delete the key.
5. Create a new key called CheckedValue as a DWORD (hexadecimal) with a value of 1.
6. The Show hidden files & folders check box should now work normally. Enjoy

 

by: flubbsterPosted on 2008-04-22 at 06:58:16ID: 21411129

If the above does not work for you, you can download and run this script:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/showhiddenfiles.vbs

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