Hidden Files and Folders XP

Asked By John Steph 0 points N/A Posted on - 08/21/2011

How can I see hidden files and folders in Windows XP SP2?

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Answered By anjum87 0 points N/A #116759

Hidden Files and Folders XP

It is very easy.

1. Click start and click Control Panel.

2. Click Appearance and Themes, and click Folder Options.

3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click on  Show hidden files and folders.

4. click on Apply button

5. At the end, click on OK

ALTERNATIVELY:

1. Double click on My Computer Icon on desktop

2. Click on Tools Menu in Menu bar.

3. Click on folder options

4. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click on  Show hidden files and folders.

5. click on Apply button

6. At the end, click on OK

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Answered By ben gray 0 points N/A #116758

Hidden Files and Folders XP

Your question is actually easy.

To enable Windows XP to show hidden files and folders just go My Computer click Tools then Folder Options click the View tab and there you can find a folder with “Hidden Files and Folders” written beside it there you should choose hidden files and folders. Show hidden files and folders”. That’s basically it. (See image below).

Another way is to edit the registry (not advisable)

Start -> Run -> Type regedit -> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerAdvanceFolderHiddenSHOWALL

On the right side look for CheckedValue (it’s in color blue) and change its Value to 1.

Hopefully that’s fix your problem.

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• Posted on - 08/25/2011
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