2007-12-27 14:19:49 · 15 answers · asked by helicopter 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hi,
All you need to do is to open run ->type cmd -> go to your desried folder you wish to see files with hidden attribute.
On the command prompt type dir/a or probably for more filtered results dir/ah (e.g.: C:\>dir/a or C:\>dir/ah).
You can also change its attribute values from hidden to visible using an external but already available in current versions of Microsoft OS, i.e. attrib.exe.
For more help on attrib.exe type attrib/? on command prompt.
2007-12-27 14:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open a folder and then go to:
Folders Options > View > Advanced Settings > "Show Hidden Files and Folders"
Once that is selected, you will be able to see hidden files. Just be careful, lots of important system files are hidden, so dont muck around with stuff.
2007-12-27 22:24:28 · answer #2 · answered by johnnyloot 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you go to search all files and folders and type the name of the folder you can open it. but what hidden folder are you trying to find if it is a system file it is hidden for a reason if it is something that you had hidden to be secret about it may I suggest password protecting it next time.
2007-12-27 22:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by Jessie is a Hardy fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the tools menu at the top of the page, select folder options, click on the view tab, then find the option that lets you show hidden folders. This will reveal any hidden folders.
2007-12-27 22:25:22 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Tools then to folder options then click view and look for the one that says show hidden files and folders
i know you cant do it with some like the "system volume information" one because i got a damned trojan in their
2007-12-27 22:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In XP you open up any folder... then go to Tools > Folder Options > View - then scroll down until you see "hidden files or folders" and make sure you select "Show Hiden Files and Folders"
Hit ok and rememebr to turn it back if you want it all hidden again!
2007-12-27 22:24:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, make sure you can view them by setting file view settings to show hidden files. If they are not in use, you can simply delete them. If they are in use by an application or as system files, you can write down the directory they're in, reboot into safe mode and delete them or download a utility like "unlocker" (http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/) which disassociates an application from a file, freeing it up to be moved, deleted, etc. You should do an internet search for files that you're not sure of to make sure they aren't required by your OS or other important applications. Instead of deleting them, its best to rename or move them so you can restore them quickly if you broke something unintentionally. Good luck.
2007-12-27 22:27:02 · answer #7 · answered by daavidn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you open up the explorer (double click "my computer"), then open the c: drive (or whatever folder you need to navigate to), then click where it says "Show hidden files and folders" on the left.
2007-12-27 22:22:53 · answer #8 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in your folder options, i think its under view or tools in the menu bar of the window, under the view tab of the folder options window, select "show hidden files' or something like that. then just find that folder and you should be able to copy the stuff in there
2007-12-27 22:22:59 · answer #9 · answered by darkxdecadencex 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
creat shortcut to another file.
1st make a file.
name it.
creat shortcut to desktop than drag them into that folder umade.
o yeah to search for the file(s) u want.
2007-12-27 22:23:17 · answer #10 · answered by thekingmemaster 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋