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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

INFO: 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:
1. How to Open and Change Folder Options in Vista

2. How to Enable or Disable Folder Options in Vista

3. How to Hide or Show Hidden Files and Folders in Vista


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.

Add.jpgRemove.jpg


OPTION ONE:
Through a Download:

1. To Add Hidden Files and Folders Option -
A) Add_Hidden_Files_Folders.Reg < Click To Download

2. To Remove Hidden Files and Folders Option -
A) Remove_Hidden_Files_Folders.reg < Click To Download

3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the Desktop.
4. Right click the .reg (On Desktop) file and click Merge.
5. Click on the Run button for 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).


OPTION TWO:
The Manual Way:
1. Open the Start Menu.
2. In the white line (Start Search) area, type regedit and press Enter.
3. Click the Continue button for 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 Modify.
NOTE: If Type is not there, then right click on a empty area of the right pane and click New -> String Value, then type Type and press Enter.

Registry.jpg

6. To Add Hidden Files and Folders Option -
A) Type group and click OK. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: This is the default setting.

Modify2.jpg

7. To Remove Hidden Files and Folders Option -
A) Delete group and leave the field empty. (See screenshot below)
B) Click OK.

Modify1.jpg

8. Close regedit.


That's it,
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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
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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

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