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Old 27-05-2009
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No "Show hidden files" in Folder Options

Good evening,

In my XP, the "Show Hidden files" option is missing , i have used it many times, but suddenly when i went to Folder options , i can't find this option anymore. How i'll get back my hidden files? Please help me, i don't wanna loose my data.
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Old 27-05-2009
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Re: No "Show hidden files" in Folder Options

See to this similar thread Windows Vista : Show hidden files and folders option missing ,you should consider the system restore to the previous date when the option was present.
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Old 27-05-2009
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Re: No "Show hidden files" in Folder Options

Find following key in your registry:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden]

Modify the string value "Type" and enter "group" as value data.

After the edit is complete hit F5 to refresh, and go and check in your Folder Options.
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Old 27-05-2009
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Re: No "Show hidden files" in Folder Options

Download this Vb script : http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...iddenfiles.vbs

Double click the vbs file. You will be prompted when the script is done.

Hope this will solve your issue.
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