Unable to open hidden folders

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goldie999 Posts 20 Registration date Thursday August 14, 2008 Status Member Last seen January 17, 2009 - Aug 15, 2008 at 02:30 AM
suresh - Nov 13, 2012 at 10:26 PM

Hello,

Guys out there....

Pls help me wid dis Problem.....

when I happened to click "Show hidden files"...and applied.,
it still didnt showed me any hidden files that I have stored..

then I scanned using trojanRemover software which tells me about a POLICY "Shockwave.dll" and that is forcing to keep hidden files hidden...
pls....pls....hlp me
i think some unknown virus/trojan might have got into my system and is hiding sumwhere....

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Neel
Aug 18, 2008 at 09:25 PM

try out avast or eset nod32 or eset
these are the best one...antivirus

also try to edit the registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL
changethe "Checked value" to 1
i think this will be enough.....

goldie999 Posts 20 Registration date Thursday August 14, 2008 Status Member Last seen January 17, 2009 9
Aug 22, 2008 at 02:11 AM

THNX very very much FRIEND.......

Ur solution has really helped me....

antoni
Oct 23, 2008 at 12:40 AM

Thank you Sir.

Answer 2 / 45

Neel
Dec 5, 2008 at 09:29 AM

look
i m describing the trick again...

1- Goto Run (in start menu)

2- type "regedit" & ok

3- in the left pan just click on the "+" sign to expand the list

goto this path by expanding the list one bye one

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersionÂ\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL

4- now at this point look in the right side pan

there is a entry named.. "Checked value"
double click on it
5- now change this "Checked value" to 1

6- ok

i think this will be enough.....it works 100%...
the people who cant open regedit...i will soon post simple registry that can be patched directly...to get rid of this problem

Raul
Jan 5, 2009 at 06:04 AM

Hi,

I have browsed the internet to find an answer to the problems that you are discussing in this forum. I followed the instruction but I am not sure what to do now. In registry editor it is only up to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersionÃ‚Â..."

Under the \CurrentVersion is \Shell Extensions and then under it is \Approved. I did not find this remaining path "...\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL.

Can you help me in this please?

Thank you very much

ashimator
Jan 5, 2009 at 08:04 AM

Thanks Neel for the quick solution.......it really worked....

Neel > Raul
Jan 5, 2009 at 09:05 AM

hi Rahul,
as u said u prob is strange, there must be a path as I given.
which OS ur using, this tricks work for XP/2003/2000, I didnt tried it on vista or 98/NT, so cant help u for that.

for easy help I have up loaded this file down load it & patch it, hope it will work for u...

http://rapidshare.com/files/170521748/Show_Hidden_File_BY_NEÂEL.reg

Raul > Neel
Jan 5, 2009 at 04:37 PM

I am using windows xp professional

Raghav
Jan 7, 2009 at 06:37 AM

Good Solution !!!

thanks

Answer 3 / 45

Neel
Aug 15, 2008 at 03:03 AM

hi dude,
there is a virus in ur pc.
when u try to "Show Hidden File", it will not work. Bcoz of Virus, the option will stick to "Don't Show Hidden Files"
Use Any Good Antivirus....u will get rid of it..

Answer 4 / 45

Ash
Dec 30, 2008 at 06:30 PM

Hiii

i too had sme problem to unable view hidden files .. even after scanning with anti virus software it didnt workt
but with regedit and change value to 1 it worked
thanks for ur help bro.

Ganesh
Jan 5, 2009 at 10:48 AM

hi all,

If this hidden folder virus is not removed means.. please install symantec Antivirus .. and update the software before u use.. it will surely remove the virus... no need to go for the regedit process.. too...

Symantec done a good job in this..

Thanks and Regards,
Ganesh R K

Arrow > Ganesh
Mar 9, 2009 at 04:53 AM

Dear Ganesh,

I too am facing a similar prob. When I change the registry to 1...it goes back to 0 automatically.
Is there a way to solve it without buying an expensive (symantec) anitvirus.

Neel > Arrow
Mar 15, 2009 at 05:15 AM

i got u r problem, Recently I also faced the same prob.
its a new version of the virus, if trick doesn't work for, If the ckhed value is changing again to 0 (Zero)
then use Trojan Remover software, it is a great utility, surely help u...

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Answer 5 / 45

Neel
Aug 27, 2008 at 12:39 PM

goto Start>>run (means cmd promt)

type "regedit"

n then go to the path as I described above...u will get the answer....it works ...100%

freewill
Sep 29, 2008 at 01:54 AM

Hi,
I've a similar problem but in my case even the regedit does not open and the message " Check Administrator rights" comes. I tried administrator settings in control panel but even that does'nt open. PLease help

arismuca > freewill
Oct 25, 2008 at 02:11 PM

if you can't run "RUN" because of Administrator issues, try making a new administrator account. worked for me

Answer 6 / 45

mehul10 Posts 2 Registration date Sunday January 25, 2009 Status Member Last seen January 26, 2009
Jan 26, 2009 at 08:57 AM

hey,,
i installed that registry,
how to delete that reg?
cause its not hiding folder now,
otherwise it solved my problem a lot.

Answer 7 / 45

piks86
Mar 6, 2009 at 12:19 PM

THANKS YAAR....WHAT A SOLUTION....

Answer 8 / 45

Ping
Aug 27, 2008 at 11:49 AM

help please, I got the same problem like goldie's
how can I remove the virus -_-?
and btw I dont understand this registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersionÂ\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL

where can I find it and edit it??

help please and thank toy

jit
Sep 28, 2008 at 09:01 AM

please tell me ater run I type as u said the next step how to reachat your said destination so as to solve my problem

shah
Mar 18, 2010 at 06:36 PM

my regedit is disabled how to enable it buddy?

John
Mar 18, 2010 at 08:04 PM

Re-Enable
https://www.freewarefiles.com/Re-Enable_program_51704.html
http://www.raymond.cc/forum/general-forum/12672-re-enable-project-ideas-and-suggestions.html

Answer 9 / 45

Neel
Dec 5, 2008 at 09:40 AM

all u buddies...i have uploded the registry patch for this prob...

download it...it is just of 1 KB..
double click on it ...n say yes...n u r Done...

it follows the same method described above...will work on most of machine where the user have the Administrator rights/Account to make changes in the OS...

http://rapidshare.com/files/170521748/Show_Hidden_File_BY_NEEL.reg

enjoy buddies....

Ganesh
Dec 23, 2008 at 11:04 PM

Hi gays,

i have tired reg edit and many other procedures to remove this virus.. but its not working for me.. when I delete the checkedvalue to 1 and when I open it again it shows the 0. can any one help me out.. or shall I need to format my system. Please suggest. This is very important.. I am using Avast antivirus.. pls give to remove this virus from my system.

Awaiting for your favorable reply...

ganeshrk83@gmail.com

Regards,
Ganesh R K

asdofindia > Ganesh
Dec 24, 2008 at 07:50 AM

Dear Ganesh,

Though I am not one of the gays I am replying because your case seems very odd
What the guy described in the 16th message works perfectly well in all the computers I have seen with the same problem. I have myself brought back all of them to life. So I have just one thing to say.
Check that you did the 16th step without making any mistakes, because registery can be a great place to get lost.

PS: Avast works great when it is frequently updated. It is the best AV I have found even among paid ones

Ganesh > asdofindia
Dec 24, 2008 at 08:12 AM

Dear asdofindia,

i have already tried that option. Now also I have tried after seeing ur reply. but it is not working.. eventhough I changed the value of checkedvalue it is automatically changed to 0.

Please let me know is there anyother way to slove this.

Regards,
Ganesh R K

Neel > Ganesh
Jan 5, 2009 at 10:06 AM

hi Ganesh,
i got u r problem, Recently I also faced the same prob.
its a new version of the virus, if trick doesn't work for, If the ckhed value is changing again to 0 (Zero)
then use Trojan Remover software, it is a great utility, surely help u...

afrim
Jan 7, 2009 at 11:03 AM

thanks, it works very well!

Answer 10 / 45

shan
Feb 4, 2009 at 02:55 PM

hi

neel superb, great its working which u tell me the regedit

thanks

shaan

Answer 11 / 45

Math
Feb 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Fixed, thanks for the thread !

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uberkid
Feb 11, 2009 at 08:37 AM

wow thank you worked like a charm
aweomse^^
thx again

Answer 13 / 45

shawky
Feb 19, 2009 at 01:41 AM

well , hi everyone , I like the discussion and many useful info are here around,but I tried allll the tricks , didn't work
i'm downloading the trojan removal the only trick I didn't try till now , btw , all of us now that anti virus can fix the prob , but symentic and other , are not for free and cost alot , thx sweet regards

Answer 14 / 45

Sreekanth
Feb 21, 2009 at 02:52 PM

Thanks alot frineds.. great workk.......... keep posting like this kind of solutions..

once agn thank u very much...

sree...

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Neel
Feb 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Thanx to every one....u r all Welcome

cobain
Mar 6, 2009 at 02:13 PM

thanz buddy..it worked

vikas
Mar 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM

dude neel.. thanks.. it worked..

but my doubt what should be the actual value.. is it 0 or 1..

Daya
May 18, 2009 at 03:53 AM

Gotcha.. Roger.. Gud job..

pmg08 > Daya
Nov 17, 2009 at 12:52 AM

hello,
i tried the things u mentioned like going to start, run etc....
but even though I am unable to fix the prob, please help me out

Neel > pmg08
Dec 21, 2009 at 03:46 AM

try may ptach for hidden folder, it will do the work.
the patch is in 17 comment , down on the same page.

if it is a newer virus then u have to go for bitdefender, or avast antivirus.

Answer 16 / 45

Sam
Mar 2, 2009 at 09:56 AM

thank you so much for the solution in 16th post... I manage to see all my hidden files again.. However, I still can't find the virus.. Anyone manage to find the virus?

Answer 17 / 45

torre$
Oct 25, 2008 at 08:20 AM

i think there is another better solution download combofix program it can delete this virus
u can download it in google search

Jastud_21
Nov 5, 2008 at 08:15 AM

Thank you so much Torres, the registry edit fix that you gave worked like a charm. The Hidden Folder view issue has been bugging me for a month now, and with your help I most definitely have it resolved. Kudos.

GeorgeDurzi
Mar 26, 2009 at 04:40 PM

Hey there Torres..
Thanks alot for your solution, the Combofix process have managed to remove all the files effecting the hidden file option. it works perfectly! I personally suggest Torres' solution! easier and faster! Thanks alot buddy.

George

Answer 18 / 45

prakash
Jan 15, 2009 at 11:15 AM

Iam unable to open regedit or msconfig
pls tell the other procedure to view folder options

Neel
Jan 15, 2009 at 08:49 PM

Dude
chk out the topic no. 17,
i have posted an registry patch for it, size of just 1kb
download it & patch it
& ur done.

emperor > Neel
Jan 21, 2009 at 05:10 PM

the registry key you provided was awesome. thanks a lot

avi > Neel
Jan 23, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Hi Neel,
Your ragistry patch works. Thanks man. You saved lot of my time. Thanks again.

Answer 19 / 45

Kanth
Jan 24, 2009 at 03:57 AM

Its working for me... thanks

Answer 20 / 45

Super
Dec 16, 2009 at 10:44 AM

Neel,

You're a STAR! It resolved the issue.

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