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I accidentely hid a bunch of files on my computer. I don't know the file names, is there anyway to retrieve them?

2007-01-07 16:14:27 · 7 answers · asked by DIRI-83 3 in Computers & Internet Other - Computers

hidden* Please help.

2007-01-07 16:14:57 · update #1

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Go to the folders where these files should be. At the top of the window, click "Tools" , then "Folder Options" and then click on the "View" tab. Select the button that says "Show Hidden Files" and then click apply. Unfortunately, this is the only way I know of showing them. You'll have to know what folders these files were in.

2007-01-07 16:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by PMar 2 · 0 0

You can enable the option to show hidden files under windows explorer by going to tools - >Folder options, this would enable you to see all the files which are marked hidden.

As far as retrieving is concerned, you would have to remember the location where those files were.

2007-01-07 16:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by Rocko 2 · 0 0

open My Computer
Go in following sequence
Tools --> Folder options
Click on View tab
Under Advanced Settings
Navigate to Hidden files and folders section
Click on Show hidden files and Folders.
Then Apply and Ok .
This will unhide all hidden files on yur computer.
Now go to each drive and see for what yu r searching
Alternatively if yu remember the file type
yu can make a search by using search assiastant and specifying a search criteria ( type. size. modification date etc)
Press F3 on yur keyboard for searching

Hope this solves yur problem [:)]

2007-01-07 17:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by amartya b 2 · 0 0

You could....search through your whole entire computer for all files, making sure to include hidden files in the search, and sort them by date created/saved. If you can't remember the date, I have no idea

2007-01-07 16:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You could try the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To:
start
programs
accessories
systems tools
system restore
This process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files. Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.
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2007-01-07 16:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0 0

in case you emptied your recycling bin i think of they are incredibly and incredibly long previous (it incredibly is why it asks you once you're helpful you have chose to empty the bin first), yet ask IT at your college or job to verify; perhaps they are nevertheless lurking around there in case you have not rebooted interior the intervening time. Or call the tech help line on your computer; once you're nevertheless under guarantee, you will not might desire to pay for the call.

2016-10-30 07:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

what do you mean by "hid" them? did you move them? delete them? please provide more info.

2007-01-07 16:17:51 · answer #7 · answered by HPWebSolutions 3 · 0 0

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