 How To Disable "show Hidden Files And Folders" In Folder Option |
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 Jul 28 2007, 12:08 PM
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Member [Level 2]  Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 12-May 07 From: .:: MARS ::. Member No.: 43,011  |
How to disable "Show hidden files and folders" in Folder Option
As you know, you can hide files or folders in Microsoft Windows ( to hide a file or folder , right click on file or folder >select properties and then select Hide file) But if you open Folder Option and check "Show hidden files and folders " you can see hidden files. to disable "Show hidden files and folders" feature follow below steps : 1- Click start > Run > type regedit to run Windows Registry Editor. 2- Go to following address: QUOTE HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/Advanced/Folder/Hidden/SHOWALL 3- In the right panel double click on "CheckedValue" and change value from 1 to 0. Click ok and then exit Windows Registry Editor and restart your computer. 4- Now open Folder Option ( My Computer > View menu > Folder Options) 5- Go to the View tab, in "Hidden files and folders" section, check "Show hidden files and folders" and then close Folder Option. In future you won't see " Show hidden files and folders" in Folder Option. Note: incorrectly editing registry may damage your system. Please create a back up first |
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Jul 28 2007, 01:32 PM
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Core2Q-QX6800 Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 1,093 Joined: 3-August 04 From: Nigeria Member No.: 569 |
Hey dude, thats quite a kool tutorial u got there. But, one thing i wanna chip in is this, why would someone wanna disable hidden files n folders in his PC?
Personally, I wouldnt wanna do that 'cos I know that I wouldbe jeopardizing my provacy. Apart from that, I hope that aint got anything to do with disabling the HIDE PROTECTED OPERATING SYSTEM FILES (RECOMMENDED). That aint gonna be too kool should anyone try that. |
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Jul 28 2007, 02:21 PM
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A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.  Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 3,874 Joined: 24-July 05 From: In Trouble Again... still? Member No.: 9,787  |
Might be worthwhile to do this on a computer that you share with someone else, though.
Keeps the little sister out of your stuff... 
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Jul 28 2007, 03:42 PM
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Super Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 486 Joined: 9-April 06 From: The UK Member No.: 21,584 |
QUOTE(jlhaslip @ Jul 28 2007, 03:21 PM)  Might be worthwhile to do this on a computer that you share with someone else, though. Keeps the little sister out of your stuff... haha yeah, that seems to be the use for this one, disabling for shared computers. Other than that, I can't see the reason for removing the option to hide or not... Great & Simple tutorial though! |
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Aug 8 2007, 11:26 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 8-August 07 Member No.: 47,772 |
QUOTE(soleimanian @ Jul 28 2007, 12:08 PM) How to disable "Show hidden files and folders" in Folder Option As you know, you can hide files or folders in Microsoft Windows ( to hide a file or folder , right click on file or folder >select properties and then select Hide file) But if you open Folder Option and check "Show hidden files and folders " you can see hidden files. to disable "Show hidden files and folders" feature follow below steps : 1- Click start > Run > type regedit to run Windows Registry Editor. 2- Go to following address: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/Advanced/Folder/Hidden/SHOWALL 3- In the right panel double click on "CheckedValue" and change value from 1 to 0. Click ok and then exit Windows Registry Editor and restart your computer. 4- Now open Folder Option ( My Computer > View menu > Folder Options) 5- Go to the View tab, in "Hidden files and folders" section, check "Show hidden files and folders" and then close Folder Option. In future you won't see " Show hidden files and folders" in Folder Option. Note: incorrectly editing registry may damage your system. Please create a back up first hey, Obviously it works fine hiding the section... but, i need help showing the section, my hidden files and folders section is hidden! can you please help me so it will show ? |
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 Nov 29 2007, 08:02 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 29-November 07 From: INDIA/INDORE Member No.: 53,916 |
Thank's budy i have done, it's really cool i really heartly thank..................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE(soleimanian @ Jul 28 2007, 05:38 PM) How to disable "Show hidden files and folders" in Folder Option As you know, you can hide files or folders in Microsoft Windows ( to hide a file or folder , right click on file or folder >select properties and then select Hide file) But if you open Folder Option and check "Show hidden files and folders " you can see hidden files. to disable "Show hidden files and folders" feature follow below steps : 1- Click start > Run > type regedit to run Windows Registry Editor. 2- Go to following address: 3- In the right panel double click on "CheckedValue" and change value from 1 to 0. Click ok and then exit Windows Registry Editor and restart your computer. 4- Now open Folder Option ( My Computer > View menu > Folder Options) 5- Go to the View tab, in "Hidden files and folders" section, check "Show hidden files and folders" and then close Folder Option. In future you won't see " Show hidden files and folders" in Folder Option. Note: incorrectly editing registry may damage your system. Please create a back up first |
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May 15 2008, 09:51 AM
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Trap Double Mocha Member Group: Members Posts: 2,360 Joined: 21-September 07 Member No.: 50,369 |
about folder options
How To Disable \"show Hidden Files And Folders\" In Folder Option Hi When I am checking the option for "show hiden files", it is automatically going unchecking it and checking for "Do not show hidden files" . What might be the reason and how can it be rectified ? Please let me know ASAP. -reply by srujan reddy |
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May 15 2008, 09:51 AM
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Trap Double Mocha Member Group: Members Posts: 2,360 Joined: 21-September 07 Member No.: 50,369 |
about folder options
How To Disable \"show Hidden Files And Folders\" In Folder Option Hi When I am checking the option for "show hiden files", it is automatically going unchecking it and checking for "Do not show hidden files" . What might be the reason and how can it be rectified ? Please let me know ASAP. -reply by srujan reddy |
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Jun 5 2008, 12:26 PM
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Trap Double Mocha Member Group: Members Posts: 2,360 Joined: 21-September 07 Member No.: 50,369 |