Windows Vista : Show hidden files and folders option missing

[Sonya.T]

Hi,
I'm having windows vista ultimate version. From yesterday there is no no option for "Show Hidden Files and Folders" in the Folder Options dialog.
Please help how can i make my hidden files visible?

thanks

[Dr. V]

This happens if the system is infected by Virus or other Malware . Run a system scan with good antivirus.

[shahid khan]

Open regedit.exe through the start menu search or run box, and then navigate down to the following key.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer
\Advanced\Folder\Hidden

Look for a key named Type on the right-hand side and change the value to group . If the key does not exist, create a new String value.

You should be able to immediately re-open the folder properties, and the option should have returned.

[Raiz]

Refer this similar thread http://forums.techarena.in/vista-help/1041284.htm