Vista - I want to see EVERYTHING--why can't I?

I've been reading posts here and there and one told "me" to go here to see my
TIF ...

C:\Users\Jim\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files

but, if I "back up", I can't go "forward" again
If I got to say ... C:\Users\Jim ... there is NO AppData to pick from, at
least that I can see ... if I add AppData there's a Microsoft, then Windows,
but no Temp Int. Files ... all I have is 1033, Burn, Explorer, GameExplorer,
WER and WindowsUpdate

I have all the permissions and allow stuff set I can see ... is there a
setting where I can see EVERYTHING?

No, you cannot see everything. Files for which you do not have permission
likely exist within other user's area's for instance.

However if your desire is to see c:\Users\Jim\AppData
then it should be sufficient to select

Tools
Folder options
View
Files and folders/Hidden files and folders
and set Show hidden files and folders

Michael
Vista Home premium


"PinGame Journal" <PinGameJournal@xxxxxx> wrote in
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Thanks for your response, Michael ...

"Michael Walraven" wrote:
---WHY NOT? I want to see everything ... there are no other users. Yes, my
wife and my dog and a visiting kid here and there, but I don't want any
controlls or limits that don't have to be there.

While, at the moment, I can't seem to find "tools" and folder options, etc
I'm pretty sure I've checked "show hidden files and folders" before. But
give me a little more detail on how to get there and I'll check again.

But I run into "you have to be admistrator" type messages here and there and
it's very frustrating because I am the only one "here." ... JIM




Files for which you do not have permission

You may have hidden the menu toolbar.

Organize
Layout
check the box for Menu Bar
(note that just below that is the Folder and Search Options if you would
rather get there that way)

One of the major defects in previous MS systems was the inability of the
system to protect itself and users from other users. That ability has been
considerably increased. But as a consequence even an administrator cannot
see/change all files in normal operations. It is possible to override the
security and permissions settings, but if you do, do not expect the
operating system to operate 'correctly' as envisioned by Microsoft.

Michael

"PinGame Journal" <PinGameJournal@xxxxxx> wrote in
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Ok, thanks, appreciate your time. JIM

"Michael Walraven" wrote: