how do i make hidden files viewable in windows XP?

Question

i had a personal folder, on which i right clicked and clicked HIDDEN. so now it is not viewable from MY COMPUTER. but is it safe enough? i mean if i search for the file name in windows SEARCH option, will it show the folder?

and when i want to view that folder, how do i make it UNHIDDEN?

plz answer

Answer 1

To unhide all hidden folders, open up a folder like my documents then click on tools and click on folder options. Now click view and look for hidden files and folders. Click show hidden files and folders. Now all hidden folders will appear.

Answer 2

You can set the Search to search for hidden files. If you find it and want to view it, open any folder. At the top click Tools, Folder options, View, and scroll down and put a check in front of Show hidden files and folders. Click OK.

Answer 3

You will find an option to view hidden files under system Tasks, on left side of the page. Also in Search, you can choose to search hidden files. Its safe to view it.

Answer 4

No if you search it wont come up, and to view those hide folders go to my computer on the top go to tools then folder options then view then scroll down and you should see it

Answer 5

For real folder security go to http://www.everstrike.com/ and purchase (24.95$) LockFolder XP program. It is really secure, it hides your folders or files of your choice and noone else but you view and open them unless someone learns your LockFolder XP program password.

Peace.

Answer 6

choose my computer from start menu. right click your documents hit sharing tab. IN check make this folder private

Answer 7

Open up "My Files" look in the left panel and you will see it there..
Nikolas S