cant see hidden files??

ZeAliOuS · 05-08-2008, 01:22 PM

hi there,
Strangest thing, I can not get the option "show hidden files" in my folder view options in explorer on xp pro. never had this problem before. made sure i was using the admin account.. is there another way to show hidden files in xp pro?

**Lsdmeasap** · 05-08-2008, 02:03 PM

Are you SURE you are logged in as THE Admin (this shouldnt matter either way you should have the options)

Right click on ''Computer -> Manage -> Local Users and Groups -> Users
-> Rightclick Administrator -> Properties -> Uncheck ''Acount is disabled

Then reboot and login as admin. If you know this then ignore me!

Yeah you should have the hidden file and hidden OS system choices in folder options.

Sounds like you need some better antivirus app, this is normally caused by a virus

you can try this >>>

Go to Start –> Run –> regedit.

The registry editor will open. Go to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer

In the right hand pane, see if there is a value called NoFolderOptions

If yes then change it’s value to 0.

1 means hide options and 0 means show options.

If it is not there, create a new DWORD Value and set it to 0

If not, read and try these three pages of fixes, but I bet the above will help you just fine >>>
How to Enable Tools -> Folder Options and Registry Editor in Windows - Tweaking with Vishal

Or
Restore Task Manager, Regedit and Folder Options Disabled by Virus » Raymond.CC Blog

Or
Folder Options missing in Windows XP | Technize

wayout44 · 05-09-2008, 06:05 AM

Are you using Sysmantic's Norton AV or System Works?

**Lsdmeasap** · 05-09-2008, 11:45 AM

RIGHT!!!

If you are using Symantec/Norton Here you go! Save yourself some headaches!!! >>>
Download and run the Norton Removal Tool

ZeAliOuS · 05-09-2008, 07:58 PM

ah thanks for the info. could have been norton. i used to run norton corprate but now im running avira.

**Lsdmeasap** · 05-09-2008, 10:20 PM

Good decision, I use Nod/Eset