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 ========================= 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-