Show Hidden Files and Folders not working?

Posted by, SANDHIYA

Show Hidden Files and Folders not working?..... If we selecte the radio button “Show hidden files and folders” and then press Ok.. the changes would just disappear upon opening the dialog again. It was probably some virus attack after which the Windows registry was not being updated properly. So here is what methods to restore it back. There are so many methods to restore back the registry. If one method is not working, please try another one.

Method 1:

Go to registry editor by running regedit in the run box.

Go to this key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\

Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

In the right hand area, double click hidden and change the value to 1.

Now you’re all set to go. Check it in your tools menu if the changes have taken effect.

Method 2:

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 isn’t, 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!

Method 3:

1- Click Start –> Run –> regsvr32 /i browseui.dll –> enter

A confirmation message will appear like given below

2- Click Start –> Run –> regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

Wait for the confirmation and click OK.

Method 4:

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Using this Virus Remover please restore your Windows settings and your show hidden files and folders will be set to default.

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4 comments so far. What are your Thoughts?

Unknown said... (Reply): nice da...nd i lyk it te way u done
superb da....; Dec 31, 2009, 4:40:00 AM
chaitra said... (Reply): hi its superrr!!!did u alone did all this?; Jan 1, 2010, 7:28:00 AM
chaitra said... (Reply): its superrrr!!!
did u do all this ur self?; Jan 1, 2010, 7:29:00 AM
chaitra said... (Reply): hi..san
its really very beautiful...its nice yar..keep it up:); Mar 17, 2010, 6:24:00 AM

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