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Last answer on Nov 21, 2009 3:28:22 pm GMT goldie999, on Aug 15, 2008 7:30:32 am BST

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Hello,

Guys out there....

Pls help me wid dis Problem.....

when i happened to click "Show hidden files"...and applied.,
it still didnt showed me any hidden files that i have stored..

then i scanned using trojanRemover software which tells me about a POLICY "Shockwave.dll" and that is forcing to keep hidden files hidden...
pls....pls....hlp me
i think some unknown virus/trojan might have got into my system and is hiding sumwhere....

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Neel, on Aug 15, 2008 8:03:05 am BST

Hi dude,
there is a virus in ur pc.
when u try to "Show Hidden File", it will not work. Bcoz of Virus, the option will stick to "Don't Show Hidden Files"
Use Any Good Antivirus....u will get rid of it..

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goldie999, on Aug 16, 2008 11:41:23 am BST

Thnxs Dood.

I have already tried many antivirus softwares but without any results..
can u name any AV software which will be of use...

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saroha, on Jul 17, 2009 2:45:25 pm BST

Sir,
tried to resolve problem of folder option of hidden file by scanning for virus no result

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Neel, on Aug 19, 2008 2:25:06 am BST

+17

Try out avast or eset nod32 or eset
these are the best one...antivirus

also try to edit the registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL
changethe "Checked value" to 1
i think this will be enough.....

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goldie999, on Aug 22, 2008 7:11:13 am BST

THNX very very much FRIEND.......

Ur solution has really helped me....

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dilip, on Feb 19, 2009 4:17:56 am GMT

Hi,

very very very..........thanks for u r solution.

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ranjit, on Jun 20, 2009 3:56:59 pm BST

Pl check
folder option show hidden folderclick but not open the hidden folder

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Neel, on Jun 26, 2009 10:02:09 am BST

Check the post no. 17..
ur post no. is 77

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antoni, on Oct 23, 2008 5:40:41 am BST

Thank you Sir.

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ankit, on Oct 24, 2008 5:09:46 pm BST

When i type the checked value from 0 to 1 and then i closed it automaticaly value changed to 0

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anmollpt, on Apr 12, 2009 12:43:12 pm BST

Try first change value form 0 to 1 and then open text also check there is value is @shell32.dll,-30500

copy it to notpade and save it at desktop. now delete this @shell32.dll,-30500 from value data and check at oll menu there is no hidden folder check-uncheck box. now reopen text at regedit window and pest this @shell32.dll,-30500 at value data now check at toll menu you can active both box hidden or not.

this is work for me. on xp.

wbr

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purti, on Jun 21, 2009 10:45:12 am BST

Hii

i dont know but nothing is working on my laptop ..i dont know wat is infected now..i checked wid anti virus..with antimalware...but still facing the same problem...i cant see my hidden files...everything is messed..plz anyone help me...thnks in advance

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Neel, on Jun 26, 2009 10:01:17 am BST

Check the post no. 17..
ur post no. is 78...

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ankit, on Oct 24, 2008 5:13:44 pm BST

When i changed the checkedvalue from 0 to 1 it automaticaly change to 0

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mousam, on Dec 1, 2008 9:48:14 am GMT

Your solution works .

im unable to open run regedit.

even i try to open gpedit(C:windows\system32\gpedit) to correct the problem but this wont wprk

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rocky, on Feb 5, 2009 4:32:15 pm GMT

Hey buddy it really worked out...Great job

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wellwisher112, on Feb 17, 2009 5:40:07 am GMT

Hey Neel,
That was great! I just started working straight away!

You're a STAR!

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Ming, on Feb 22, 2009 4:13:23 pm GMT

Hey..thanks so much your solution is great

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prathib, on Feb 23, 2009 2:06:24 pm GMT

Hi,thankx for the information.i ald edited the registry and it works.But i would like to know something...Does the virus deleted manually when i edit the registry?my antivirus couldn't detect the virus.thank a lot dude..

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Neel, on Feb 26, 2009 3:06:33 pm GMT

Well anti virus can detect it only at the time of its execution, this virus executes only ones
& most of anti virus can't detect it.
manual scan ma y detect it.

my patch do not remove the virus, but it resolves the effects of that virus execution.
& in most probability tht virus do not careate any mess again...
& if so My patch out there to serve You...

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SF, on Apr 14, 2009 1:34:57 pm BST

Dude. . you're good. . thanks so much. . it solved right away. . yes it's from a trojan. .

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shruthi, on May 1, 2009 2:50:39 am BST

Hey.. thanks it worked :)

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naveen, on May 4, 2009 6:32:51 am BST

When i changed the value it automatically convert 0 so plz help and also run smartvirus remover but problem as it is.

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tanveer, on Jun 25, 2009 9:33:05 am BST

When i try to change registry value its not save when i change 0 to 1 afte its come 0
please help me

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Neel, on Jun 26, 2009 9:21:59 am BST

Hi tanveer,
look ur having the newer version of the virus.
look in the post no 17 i have posted patch for the direct use.

Ur post no is 79, so check the post no. 17..it contains the link for the patch ...size of just 1 kb.
ok...
if the problem still there..then use "Trojan remover" software..it will do the job..
u will easily find it using google...

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lovexmexdead, on Nov 21, 2009 3:28:22 pm GMT

Thanks dude,ur da best....!

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vardhan, on May 18, 2009 4:20:56 am BST

Thank u..............it worked

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shiv, on Jun 6, 2009 7:27:20 am BST

This is working thanks

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sparky, on Jul 13, 2009 6:07:21 am BST

Thanks a lot for the info... have a blessed day....

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rocker_form_hell, on Jul 18, 2009 2:27:27 pm BST

Tnx dude..it working..x]

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anand, on Aug 27, 2009 6:35:50 am BST

Thank you very much.
i had a probelm with opeing the hidden files. i did as per you advice. now the porbelm is solved.
thanks®
anand

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rick, on Sep 4, 2009 8:00:39 am BST

Thanks

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bobby, on Sep 24, 2009 1:30:51 pm BST

For : Neel, on Aug 19, 2008 2:25:06 am BST

Thanks dude your registry editor step worked...!

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Ping, on Aug 27, 2008 4:49:08 pm BST

Help please, i got the same problem like goldie's
how can i remove the virus -_-?
and btw i dont understand this registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL

where can i find it and edit it??

help please and thank toy

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jit, on Sep 28, 2008 2:01:19 pm BST

Please tell me ater run i type as u said the next step how to reachat your said destination so as to solve my problem

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Neel, on Aug 27, 2008 5:39:00 pm BST

Goto Start>>run (means cmd promt)

type "regedit"

n then go to the path as i described above...u will get the answer....it works ...100%

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freewill, on Sep 29, 2008 6:54:44 am BST

Hi,
I've a similar problem but in my case even the regedit does not open and the message " Check Administrator rights" comes. I tried administrator settings in control panel but even that does'nt open. PLease help

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arismuca, on Oct 25, 2008 7:11:21 pm BST

If you can't run "RUN" because of Administrator issues, try making a new administrator account. worked for me

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torre$, on Oct 25, 2008 1:20:50 pm BST

I think there is another better solution download combofix program it can delete this virus
u can download it in google search

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Jastud_21, on Nov 5, 2008 1:15:10 pm GMT

Thank you so much Torres, the registry edit fix that you gave worked like a charm. The Hidden Folder view issue has been bugging me for a month now, and with your help i most definitely have it resolved. Kudos.

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GeorgeDurzi, on Mar 26, 2009 8:40:49 pm GMT

Hey there Torres..
Thanks alot for your solution, the Combofix process have managed to remove all the files effecting the hidden file option. it works perfectly! I personally suggest Torres' solution! easier and faster! Thanks alot buddy.

George

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Neel, on Dec 5, 2008 2:29:41 pm GMT

Look
i m describing the trick again...

1- Goto Run (in start menu)

2- type "regedit" & ok

3- in the left pan just click on the "+" sign to expand the list

goto this path by expanding the list one bye one

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL

4- now at this point look in the right side pan

there is a entry named.. "Checked value"
double click on it
5- now change this "Checked value" to 1

6- ok

i think this will be enough.....it works 100%...
the people who cant open regedit...i will soon post simple registry that can be patched directly...to get rid of this problem

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Raul, on Jan 5, 2009 11:04:47 am GMT

Hi,

I have browsed the internet to find an answer to the problems that you are discussing in this forum. I followed the instruction but I am not sure what to do now. In registry editor it is only up to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersionÂ..."

Under the \CurrentVersion is \Shell Extensions and then under it is \Approved. I did not find this remaining path "...\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL.

Can you help me in this please?

Thank you very much

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Neel, on Jan 5, 2009 2:05:16 pm GMT

Hi Rahul,
as u said u prob is strange, there must be a path as i given.
which OS ur using, this tricks work for XP/2003/2000, i didnt tried it on vista or 98/NT, so cant help u for that.

for easy help i have up loaded this file down load it & patch it, hope it will work for u...

http://rapidshare.com/files/170521748/Show_Hidden_File_BY_NEEL.reg

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Raul, on Jan 5, 2009 9:37:21 pm GMT

I am using windows xp professional

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saturnrocks, on Feb 26, 2009 9:59:25 am GMT

Thanks for your suggestions Mr.Neel.

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saurav, on Mar 31, 2009 8:36:39 pm BST

Hi
i want to open hide folder not file which is saved in any drive except "c" drive.
i have try ur solution somany times but it shows only system file didn't show
hide user created folder.
i am waitin for ur solution

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ashimator, on Jan 5, 2009 1:04:16 pm GMT

Thanks Neel for the quick solution.......it really worked....

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Raghav, on Jan 7, 2009 11:37:59 am GMT

Good Solution !!!

thanks

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bibi, on Jan 25, 2009 9:11:50 pm GMT

Hi wel a followed the steps but it keeps chaning to value 0 and i have avg as virus protection what do have to do now? and every time i change the setthing to show hidden files it just go's back

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fmoins, on Feb 27, 2009 10:02:55 am GMT

Hi Man

Thanks very much buddy it worked. Um happy :)

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nice, on Mar 12, 2009 2:48:59 pm GMT

Thanks Neel for this solution very supper

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gigi, on Jul 30, 2009 12:32:32 am BST

Thanks so much for the info neel. I was able to open all my files and AVG-ed all those hiding viruses. can't thank you enough!!!! You're an angel.

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NemoOners, on Aug 14, 2009 11:23:25 pm BST

Im sorry, but i tried it the way neel said to do so but when i change the registry value to 1, it automaticaly changes back to 0... im not doing anything wrong and i even downloaded the patch that neel made and installed it succesfully, but the problem still persists... i really need help, plz
Thanks!

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Neel, on Aug 15, 2009 9:46:39 am BST

I got u r problem, Recently i also faced the same prob.
its a new version of the virus, if trick doesn't work for, If the ckhed value is changing again to 0 (Zero)
then use Trojan Remover software, it is a great utility, surely help u...

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Neel, on Dec 5, 2008 2:40:49 pm GMT

All u buddies...i have uploded the registry patch for this prob...

download it...it is just of 1 KB..
double click on it ...n say yes...n u r Done...

it follows the same method described above...will work on most of machine where the user have the Administrator rights/Account to make changes in the OS...

http://rapidshare.com/files/170521748/Show_Hidden_File_BY_NEEL.reg

enjoy buddies....

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Ganesh, on Dec 24, 2008 4:04:09 am GMT

Hi gays,

i have tired reg edit and many other procedures to remove this virus.. but its not working for me.. when i delete the checkedvalue to 1 and when i open it again it shows the 0. can any one help me out.. or shall i need to format my system. Please suggest. This is very important.. I am using Avast antivirus.. pls give to remove this virus from my system.

Awaiting for your favorable reply...

ganeshrk83@gmail.com

Regards,
Ganesh R K

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asdofindia, on Dec 24, 2008 12:50:35 pm GMT

Dear Ganesh,

Though i am not one of the gays i am replying because your case seems very odd
What the guy described in the 16th message works perfectly well in all the computers i have seen with the same problem. i have myself brought back all of them to life. So I have just one thing to say.
Check that you did the 16th step without making any mistakes, because registery can be a great place to get lost.

PS: Avast works great when it is frequently updated. It is the best AV i have found even among paid ones

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Ganesh, on Dec 24, 2008 1:12:27 pm GMT

Dear asdofindia,

i have already tried that option. Now also i have tried after seeing ur reply. but it is not working.. eventhough i changed the value of checkedvalue it is automatically changed to 0.

Please let me know is there anyother way to slove this.

Regards,
Ganesh R K

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Neel, on Jan 5, 2009 3:06:16 pm GMT

Hi Ganesh,
i got u r problem, Recently i also faced the same prob.
its a new version of the virus, if trick doesn't work for, If the ckhed value is changing again to 0 (Zero)
then use Trojan Remover software, it is a great utility, surely help u...

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afrim, on Jan 7, 2009 4:03:28 pm GMT

Thanks, it works very well!

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afrim, on Jan 7, 2009 4:07:27 pm GMT

Thanks Neel for the quick and best solution!!! it really worked for a second... you are the best man!

afrim

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vaibhav, on Sep 28, 2009 12:29:07 pm BST

Hey NEEL,
thanx a lot dude...
ur solution was the great........ it really helped me to get my prob solved...
thanx a ton.......

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Ash, on Dec 30, 2008 11:30:40 pm GMT

Hiii

i too had sme problem to unable view hidden files .. even after scanning with anti virus software it didnt workt
but with regedit and change value to 1 it worked
thanks for ur help bro.

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Ganesh, on Jan 5, 2009 3:48:05 pm GMT

Hi all,

If this hidden folder virus is not removed means.. please install symantec Antivirus .. and update the software before u use.. it will surely remove the virus... no need to go for the regedit process.. too...

Symantec done a good job in this..

Thanks and Regards,
Ganesh R K

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Arrow, on Mar 9, 2009 8:53:54 am GMT

Dear Ganesh,

I too am facing a similar prob. When i change the registry to 1...it goes back to 0 automatically.
Is there a way to solve it without buying an expensive (symantec) anitvirus.

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Neel, on Mar 15, 2009 9:15:23 am GMT

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mosi, on Jan 10, 2009 9:27:10 am GMT

Thanks neel it relly worked fine for me thank u dude

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prakash, on Jan 15, 2009 4:15:00 pm GMT

Iam unable to open regedit or msconfig
pls tell the other procedure to view folder options

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Neel, on Jan 16, 2009 1:49:23 am GMT

Dude
chk out the topic no. 17,
i have posted an registry patch for it, size of just 1kb
download it & patch it
& ur done.

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emperor, on Jan 21, 2009 10:10:41 pm GMT

The registry key you provided was awesome. thanks a lot

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avi, on Jan 23, 2009 3:23:12 pm GMT

Hi Neel,
Your ragistry patch works. Thanks man. You saved lot of my time. Thanks again.

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Kanth, on Jan 24, 2009 8:57:53 am GMT

Its working for me... thanks

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mehul10, on Jan 26, 2009 1:57:53 pm GMT

Hey,,
i installed that registry,
how to delete that reg?
cause its not hiding folder now,
otherwise it solved my problem a lot.

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shan, on Feb 4, 2009 7:55:17 pm GMT

Hi

neel superb, great its working which u tell me the regedit

thanks

shaan

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Math, on Feb 7, 2009 3:00:22 pm GMT

Fixed, thanks for the thread !

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uberkid, on Feb 11, 2009 1:37:44 pm GMT

Wow thank you worked like a charm
aweomse^^
thx again

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shawky, on Feb 19, 2009 6:41:33 am GMT

Well , hi everyone , i like the discussion and many useful info are here around,but i tried allll the tricks , didn't work
i'm downloading the trojan removal the only trick i didn't try till now , btw , all of us now that anti virus can fix the prob , but symentic and other , are not for free and cost alot , thx sweet regards

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Sreekanth, on Feb 21, 2009 7:52:22 pm GMT

Thanks alot frineds.. great workk.......... keep posting like this kind of solutions..

once agn thank u very much...

sree...

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Neel, on Feb 26, 2009 3:00:22 pm GMT

Thanx to every one....u r all Welcome

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cobain, on Mar 6, 2009 7:13:00 pm GMT

Thanz buddy..it worked

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vikas, on Mar 24, 2009 2:49:59 pm GMT

Dude neel.. thanks.. it worked..

but my doubt what should be the actual value.. is it 0 or 1..