Hello again (using Windows XP) ... In the explorer window, when going to Tools > Folder Options > View > Hidden files and folders, there are two choices: "Do not show..." and "Show..." What is happening with me is that whichever button I click, after "Apply" or "OK", the hidden files and folders do NOT show and the button always reverts to "Show hidden files and folders". Now how might it be fixed? --- Harold ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts. -zxdjhu-