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| Vista Tutorial - Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove
How to Add or Remove the Hidden Files and Folders Option in Vista
Published by Brink
01-14-2008
| | How to Add or Remove the Hidden Files and Folders Option in Vista Information | | This will show you how to Add or Remove the show Hidden Files and Folders option in Folder Options for all user account on the computer. |  | NOTE | | The Hidden Files and Folders option is added to Folder Options by default. |  | RELATED LINKS: EXAMPLE: Hidden Files and Folders Option Added and Removed NOTE: You will need to close and reopen Folder Options to see the changes made below.   | OPTION ONE: |
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1. To Add Hidden Files and Folders Option - NOTE: This reg download containd the entire contents of the Hidden key, including the NOHIDDEN and SHOWALL subkeys, for a full restore of the Hidden files and folders option. WARNING: If you have get a black square(s) instead of the check box next to Hidden files and folders, then use Radio instead of Group in the OPTION TWO (step 6) below to not have the black square.A) Click on the download button below to download the Add_Hidden_Files_Folder.reg file.
B) Go to step 3. 2. To Remove Hidden Files and Folders Option - A) Click on the download button below to download the Remove_Hidden_Files_Folder.reg file.  3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the Desktop. 4. Right click on the .reg file (on Desktop) and click on Merge. 5. Click on the Run button in the Security Warning pop-up. 6. Click on Continue (UAC), Yes, and then OK when prompted. 7. When done, you can delete the .reg file (on Desktop). 8. Close and reopen Folder Options. | OPTION TWO: |
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| The Manual Way | NOTE: For a full restore of the Hidden files and folders option that includes the entire contents of the Hidden key with the NOHIDDEN and SHOWALL subkeys, see Option One.1. Open the Start Menu. 2. In the white line (Start Search) area, type regedit and press Enter. 3. Click the Continue button in the UAC prompt. 4. In regedit, go to: (See screenshot below step 5) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden 5. In the right pane, right click on Type and click on Modify. NOTE: If Type is not there, then right click on a empty area of the right pane and click on New and String Value, then type Type and press Enter.  6. To Add Hidden Files and Folders Option - A) Type group and click on OK. (See screenshot below) WARNING: If you get or have a black square(s) instead of the check box for the Hidden files and folders option, then type Radio instead and click on OK.  7. To Remove Hidden Files and Folders Option -A) Clear group and leave the field empty. (See screenshot below)
B) Click on OK.  8. Close regedit. 9. Close and reopen Folder Options. That's it,
Shawn |  Published by | | | Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas, USA
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07-01-2008
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 | Re: Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove i did all the steps but still not working... and i made sure that the registery key is there but with still not working | My System Specs | |
07-01-2008
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| | Administrator Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 Texas, USA | Re: Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove Hi Herpes,
Welcome to Vista Forums.
Was there anything that you installed or changed that you remember before this happened?
Since the above did not help, then you might do a System Restore using a restore point dated before this problem. This tutorial will show you how to if needed. System Restore - How to
Hope this helps,
Shawn | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU Antec NeoPower 500 Watt Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower Cooling 250 mm Front, 360 mm Side, stock CPU, 120 mm SiLenX Rear Hard Drives 64GB Patriot SSD (v2)
750GB Samsung HDD HD753LJ SATA 32MB Internet Speed 3382 kb/s Download and 312 kb/s Upload Other Info Creative WebCam Instant
07-26-2008
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| | Newbie | Re: Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove There was a missing key and cause that things happen. By using the manual method, follow the step above until step 4, then click to SHOWALL.
(if you compare between SHOWALL and NOHIDDEN right pane, SHOWALL had missing CheckedValue key)
You can create that key by right click on the right pane(on SHOWALL right pane) > New > select DWORD (32-bit) value, then rename it as CheckedValue, then modify the value data to "1" (right click then choose modify).
Close regedit.
Check whether your Show hidden files is there or not.
Give your comment ok.... | My System Specs | |
08-13-2008
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 | Re: Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove HELLOOO im new!! i came across this site looking for help on this topic, all the information is very helpfull and it work, except now i have 2 dark squares infront of the options to hidde and unhidde and it's not allowing me to select either one of the, i have some important information on a couple of hidden folders that i need for finals and im desperate, thankssss | My System Specs | | OS Vista Home Premium 32bit
08-13-2008
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| | Administrator Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 Texas, USA | Re: Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove Hi Dopolina, and welcome to Vista Forums.
Can you post a screenshot of this to help narrow down the possibilities?
Do you know the name and full path of the hidden file? If so, post it back, and I will post back a command that you can use the command prompt to manually unhide that file.
Thank you,
Shawn | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU Antec NeoPower 500 Watt Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower Cooling 250 mm Front, 360 mm Side, stock CPU, 120 mm SiLenX Rear Hard Drives 64GB Patriot SSD (v2)
750GB Samsung HDD HD753LJ SATA 32MB Internet Speed 3382 kb/s Download and 312 kb/s Upload Other Info Creative WebCam Instant
08-17-2008
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| | Newbie | Re: Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove those 2 dark squares happen if you try to change the value for Type key.. don't change it to group and don't leave it blank. Just set it as radio because radio was a default setting. | My System Specs | |
08-17-2008
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| | Administrator Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 Texas, USA | Re: Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove Hi Al Firdauz,
Strange, I have group as the default value for Type, not radio. Anyone else?
Thank you,
Shawn | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU Antec NeoPower 500 Watt Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower Cooling 250 mm Front, 360 mm Side, stock CPU, 120 mm SiLenX Rear Hard Drives 64GB Patriot SSD (v2)
750GB Samsung HDD HD753LJ SATA 32MB Internet Speed 3382 kb/s Download and 312 kb/s Upload Other Info Creative WebCam Instant
08-17-2008
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| | Newbie | Re: Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove Did you have any problem with the options for "hidden files" and "show hidden files" at folder option? The dark squares did not appear? My default is radio. If I try to change it to group the selection for "Do not show hidden files and folders" become a dark square. | My System Specs | |
08-17-2008
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| | Administrator Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 Texas, USA | Re: Hidden Files and Folders Option - Add or Remove I did not have any problems with dark squares in Folder Options with it set as group. When it was set as blank, I just did not have the options in Folder Options. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU Antec NeoPower 500 Watt Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower Cooling 250 mm Front, 360 mm Side, stock CPU, 120 mm SiLenX Rear Hard Drives 64GB Patriot SSD (v2)
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