Unable to open hidden folders Solved/Closed

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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....

Neel · Accepted Answer

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.....

Neel · Answer

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..

Ping · Answer

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

Neel · Answer

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%

torre$ · Answer

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

Neel · Answer

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

Neel · Answer

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....

Ash · Answer

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.

mosi · Answer

thanks neel it relly worked fine for me thank u dude

prakash · Answer

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

Kanth · Answer

Its working for me... thanks

mehul10 · Answer

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

shan · Answer

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

Math · Answer

Fixed, thanks for the thread !

uberkid · Answer

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

shawky · Answer

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

Sreekanth · Answer

Thanks alot frineds.. great workk.......... keep posting like this kind of solutions..


once agn thank u very much...

sree...

Neel · Answer

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

Sam · Answer

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?

piks86 · Answer

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

jerichat · Answer

sir neel, sorry but I can't download the patch you have provided can you send me another link maybe on media fire.. :) thanks a lot in advance man, your the greatest.. :)

Ravi · Answer

HEY ppl!!

I am very new to this Blog.. 
Please tel me the solution for hte above unable to view the hidden files, I ve done t modification in the register also but still the same. 
Can any one get me a sol for this prob would be off great help to me.. PLrt

johnny boy · Answer

hey I really had a virus through which I couldnt open my hard disk c: and I couldnt see my hidden files 
and thanks to this site my problem is gone.
Thank you all for ur support>
Stay connected

Chay · Answer

what if the hidden folders are saved on your hard drive and not in the C:?

what can I do to retrieve all of my hidden folders since tools.>folder options>check "show hidden folders" > apply> ok doesnt work???

how will I be able to retrieve them?

tried reformatting my pc but then it is still the same, I cant seem to open them... HELP!!!!

subhs · Answer

can u plzz tell me where iz OLL N TOLL MENU

Kartthik · Answer

It works like magic!! Thank you so much!!!

Vin · Answer

Thanks Neel YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

pinhead · Answer

thanks alot:>

AJ · Answer

Hi
I have the same problems but I've already tried all the solutions and the patch but my hidden files still won't appear.

Any other suggestions would be gladly appreciated.
Thanks in advance

rony · Answer

thanx thanx thanx..................thanx

Ivan Drago · Answer

GRATS to NEEL, 
!!!
Hey, btw is there anybody that have the problem of not managing to open all anti-virus online scanners + microsoft.com, I read in some forum that this is a bug of XP.,??
Anybody knows something.....

nima · Answer

thanks thats amazinly helped me

Jayz · Answer

THnxx man I appreciate

nari · Answer

i tried serveral to change Checked Value 0 to 1 when move to onther folder and checked SHOWALL again the value change 0.  I tried neel patch also it is also not worked pls help me solution

fj · Answer

To post 17,

Thank you very much. It is a great help. Keep it up.

Super · Answer

Neel,

You're a STAR! It resolved the issue.

John · Answer

Another way.

Slave your HD to another HD/comp ( no need to bolt it in, just cable it & leave it outside the case ) 
You may have a choice of jumper settings on the master HD, such as master with slave or ms.

Install freeCommander & you will be able to see your folder/files. Copy & paste as required.

freeCommander
https://www.softpedia.com/get/File-managers/freeCommander.shtml
https://www.softpedia.com/get/File-managers/freeCommander.shtml
http://www.freecommander.com/index_en.htm
English Help files
http://www.freecommander.com/fc_languages.htm
https://freecommander.com/chm/FreeCommander_chm.zip

Zoren · Answer

Thanks dude
 It workss

Maju · Answer

1. Go to your Start > Run, type regedit and press enter. This will open registry editor.

2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folde r\Hidden\SHOWALL

Note:

DELETE the value CheckedValue in the right window if it already there and type is REG_SZ

Now create a new DWORD value again with the same name CheckedValue.

3. Double click the value called CheckedValue, and modify its data value (DWORD Value) to 1 (0×00000001) . Close registry editor after this.

aryan · Answer

simple solution...use advanced search option and select hidden files..then type the required folder name in the search list...the list shows all your hidden files with that name then select properties by right clicking on the folder and remove the hidden option...one more solution is, you might have stored your hidden folder in some other folder...right click on the outer folder select hidden option and press apply(don't hit ok button as the box will lose and you will lose your outer folder too, I mean it will be hidden from you)....now uncheck the hidden option and then say apply/ok....your problem is solved..suggestion: always use some good antivirus and protect your computer/laptop....

hamid · Answer

Its worked perfectly. I have used it

thomas gates · Answer

Tat is awesome!

fauzi · Answer

thanks alot... its works

dragon76 · Answer

works for me too,thx. a lot, you realy helpd me

piyush · Answer

hi this is piyush .do 1 thing if you are in network you can shared your drive and access with network pc and you check unhide option on that pc you will find your hidden files

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