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This thread is not as dumb as the title implies. My computer simply won't show me any hidden files when I try to change this setting in folder options. I go back into folder options and find that the option has changed back. I know that the hidden files are still there (If I type the adress of a hidden folder it has no trouble displaying it). I am running Windows XP, and my account is a computer administrator. Can anyone help me?
Right click on My computer and see if you get the following wierd characters:
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/BB...8195/GW278H354
If you do, you are infected with the ravmon virus/worm which is also known to cause the problem you are experiencing. Follow this link:
http://crack0hack.wetpaint.com/page/...self%29?t=anon
That will disable it so you can then delete the startup program and associated files.
If the problem is just with one folder/file you can do the following by going to start > run > and typing the following:
attrib -s -h -r c:\documents and settings\your-name\my documents\whatever folder
If none of the above helps or is applicable and windows refuses to keep its "show hidden files setting", try the following:
- Start > run > regedit .. Hit enter
- Go to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\NOHIDDEN
You should see something like this:
http://www.sharkyforums.com/images/i...g?t=1257889268
If you dont see CheckedValue: DWORD Value: 2 and DefaultValue: DWORD Value: 2 as shown, you can right click as shown and create a new dword with a value of 2.
Then go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL
You should see:
- CheckedValue: DWORD Value: 1
- DefaultValue: DWORD Value: 2
Correct or alter any of these if necessary ...
If it doesnt take affect afterwards go to start > run > regsvr32 /i shell32.dll ...
All should be fine after that ....
Unless you are on a domain as suggested and a group policy is being forced, but even a group policy wouldnt be forced until log off or log on normally.
Nope, I haven't had that problem. It seems the source of the mystery remains... at large?
Are you connected to a domain? Group policy will override local settings.
Still typing :p
Im just typing out the registry entries you need to correct ....
This is my home computer if that's what you mean. Just to confirm, it's not connected to any sort of network.
Try re-registering your dlls perhaps? From a command console try regsvr32 /i shell32.dll and then attempt an unhide again?
wh666's explanation seems the most likely cause if you're still seeing this kind of funkiness after a reboot. What kind of A/V and malware scanners do you typically run against the box? Something like booting into safe mode and letting a scan of spybot and malwarebytes run through couldn't hurt if you haven't done so already.
Problem solved! wh666-666, I follwed the instructions in your edited post, and changed just one registry value. Now it has no problem with the hidden files setting. Thanks.
Ahh good good, glad its sorted for you!