Windows Tricks

Show Hidden Files and Folders not working?.....
If we selecte the radio button “Show hidden files and folders” and then press Ok.. the changes would just disappear upon opening the dialog again.
It was probably some virus attack after which the Windows registry was not being updated properly.
So here is what methods to restore it back. There are so many methods to restore back the registry.
If one method is not working, please try other methods too.

(Note:You must be careful while editing the Registry)

Method 1:

Go to registry editor by running regedit in the run box.

Go to this key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\

Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

In the right hand area, double click hidden and change the value to 1.

Now you’re all set to go. Check it in your tools menu if the changes have taken effect.

Method 2:

1. Click “Start” -> “Run…” (or press Windows key + R)

2. Type “regedit” and click “Ok”.

3. Find the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\

Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL

4. Look at the “CheckedValue” key… This should be a DWORD key. If it isn’t, delete the key.

5. Create a new key called “CheckedValue” as a DWORD (hexadecimal) with a value of 1.

6. The “Show hidden files & folders” check box should now work normally. Enjoy!

Method 3:

1- Click Start –> Run –> regsvr32 /i browseui.dll –> enter

A confirmation message will appear like given below

2- Click Start –> Run –> regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

Wait for the confirmation and click OK

Method 4:

If none of the above methods work, please download our Smart Virus Remover from here:

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Using this Virus Remover please restore your Windows settings and your show hidden files and folders will be set to default.

Please spare a few moments from your precious time and tell us about your experiences.