Re: Display Hidden Files In XP
- From: LU OGBE <oluogbe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:48:23 +0100
Hi,
Unfortunately I tried all this and it didn't work. However, it gave me an
idea which worked.
I went to search for all files and folders and under the advanced option it
allowed me run a check to include hidden files and folders. I was then able
to delete the files I had been looking for. Thanks for all the advice.
Regards,
LU
From: "The Elf" <inthaneelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Display Hidden Files In XP
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:02:13 -0700
hmmm, ok, lets try this:
1 open windows explorer by hitting the windows key and E.
2. go down until you highlight the C: drive.
3. hit alt and v for view menu and go to list and make sure its checked, if
not enter on it to check it, the menu will close.
4. hit alt and T for tools.
5. go down to folder options and enter on it.
6. control tab to the view tab; tab over to the list of settings and arrow
down and make sure it looks like this:
Files and Folders
Automatically search for network folders and printers-ON
Display file size information in folder tips-ON
Display simple folder view in Explorer's Folders list-ON
Display the contents of system folders-ON
Display the full path in the address bar-ON
Display the full path in the title bar-OFF
Do not cache thumbnails-ON
Hidden files and folders
Do not show hidden files and folders-OFF
Show hidden files and folders-ON
Hide extensions for known file types-OFF
Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)-Off
7. then tab over to apply and enter.
8. tab back through to the ok button and hit enter, and you should be good
to go.
now open the folder where this file should be and try looking for it.
HTH,
inthane
----- Original Message -----
From: LU OGBE
To: programming-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 1:08 AM
Subject: Re: Display Hidden Files In XP
Hello,
I have tried all your suggestions but I still can't view hidden files. XP
is refusing to allow me uncheck the hide hidden files option. I checked on
the net for a solution and it says something about going into the registry
which I don't want to attempt just yet so I don't delete or change the wrong
file.
inthane I am searching for an MSN file which I have to delete for my new
version of windows live to run properly. Thanks in advance
From: "The Elf" <inthaneelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Display Hidden Files in XP
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:25:27 -0700
what files are you looking for?
inthane
----- Original Message -----
From: "LU OGBE" <oluogbe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 1:40 AM
Subject: Display Hidden Files in XP
> Hello,
>
> I have been trying to find a file is hidden but when I go to my computer
> to the folder options to uncheck hide hidden files and folders, nothing
> happens. I am using JAWS 9 and running windows XP as administrator.
Please
> I will appreciate any advice on how to locate these hidden files. Thanks
> in advance.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> LU
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