I was wondering how to find hidden files on a computer without the other person knowing. I came across a few things and now I'm wondering what else there is I haven't seen, without them knowing.
2006-09-17 07:51:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Go to Windows Explorer, open it up, click on Tools, then click on Folder Options, then click on View, then go down and find where it says, Show Hidden Folders and files and check that box, then click Apply, and then click okay.
Go look at what you want to see, and then make sure you go back and change it back.
Another alternative would be to do a wildcard search, and click on Search Hidden files and folders, and then, when they come up, they should look like they're faded, and you'll know that those are hidden.. However, make sure that you're not misunderstanding the difference between intentionally dl'ed files and cookies which can also appear to be hidden.
2006-09-17 07:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most files are either hidden or unhidden.
Most hidden files are Windows files that you shouldn't mess with, as they are the files that run Windows.
Depending which Windows you have, how much admin rights you have depends on how much and which folders can be unhidden.
To hide a folder or file, go to the source the file is stored (such as My documents), right click and click on Properties.
At the bottom of the dialogue box that opens gives you several choices, including to hide that file or folder.
2006-09-17 07:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by Corillan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First click on start and then find and click on control panel inside control panel click open file options, in there you should see unhide hidden files and another below and then unhide system folders this will give you a warning but as along you are careful this is okay once you do this you can see all files if you worried about others reverse steps to rehide
2006-09-17 08:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you run Search, click the More Advanced Options tab, and check Search Hidden Files and Folders box. Do your search again, and it will do a search on all files, including hidden ones.
2006-09-17 07:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bypass to regulate Panel - Folder thoughts. click on second Tab that announces View. In stepped forward settings section, scroll down till you spot Hidden archives and folders might want to have 2 thoughts below. click on educate hidden archives and folders. Then click ok then you actually might want to be in a position to discover the archives with none difficulty. in case you recognize a attractiveness of a document you may then do precisely a customary search for.
2016-11-27 20:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mess around with hidden files and soon you will b back here asking "why did my windows crash" hidden files are hidden on purpose so that the average computer user doesnt delete or mess with those files causing their computer to crash.
2006-09-17 07:56:59 · answer #6 · answered by black_ca_scorpio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-17 07:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by andrew c 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋