Re: [PCWorks] Hidden files and folders.

  • From: Hugh Vandervoort <hughv2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:22:04 -0400

Here's one of the better sites:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp.htm

Harold B. wrote:
> RESPONSE ... The only change that made a difference was following your 
> second suggestion. Note the following:
>   1.. The "CheckedValue" key is a REG_DWORD key. Not knowing too much about 
> the registry, I guess the "REG_" is just an name appendage and it is still 
> the "DWORD" that you mentioned.
>   2.. I did change the value to 1 and it is much better now. Only the 
> "Hidden files and folders" now works in reverse. This is all right with me; 
> at least I can get to the hidden files and folders
> TWO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
> 1. Now is there a way to reverse the selections so that "Show" actually 
> shows and "Hide" actually hides?
> 2. Something that interests me even more is how you, Clint, and many others 
> in this PCWorks forum (and they know who they are), how do you know all 
> these intricacies about the computer? The registry to me is a deep mystery; 
> how does one know to go to those areas and make those changes? What I'm 
> really asking is, what did YOU do (what did you google etc.) to know to go 
> to that particular part of the registry and make those particular 
> changes? --- Harold
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