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crazy_devil, on Feb 22, 2008 5:37:42 am GMT
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Hello,

i got a monstrous problem concerning my hidden files, i can't see them anymore and when i enter in tools, folder options so as to click and see my hidden folders...it returns back to "do not show" any clue????

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mrslash, on Feb 22, 2008 5:56:30 am GMT
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Hello mate I'm pretty sure it's a virus, so my advice is that you format completely your pc. I might be wrong but scan your pc before formatting.

cheers

mr slash ;)

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sourabh, on May 17, 2008 7:14:48 am BST
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Hey mr salsh

if u r suffering from these type of vruses..........

then format is not d solution ........

u have only two option

1. delete all partition and then do repartition but if u do this u willl loose ur data.

2. i wrote second method in this forum plz do it.

s working really

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ravi, on May 20, 2008 4:36:03 am BST
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I have scanned the system in safemode with symantec antivirus but still i cannot see the hidden files.
can you give me a proper solution.

thanx Ravi

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anju, on Oct 16, 2008 3:45:05 pm BST
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Hello i m Rajani
and not able to see hidden files

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Gaurav, on Oct 16, 2008 3:55:01 pm BST
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(Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
3. Find a key called CheckedValue.
4. Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files.)


and hen do this method

and also use repairing cd for registry

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eofori, on Oct 20, 2008 5:12:18 pm BST
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Your reply worked fine for me thanx

266

Troy, on Oct 24, 2008 2:00:37 am BST
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IT DID THE TRICK! THANKS FOR SHARING THIS!

270

sonu, on Oct 27, 2008 2:37:27 am GMT

Thanks da

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amber, on Oct 31, 2008 5:35:38 am GMT
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Hi
iam ambreen my registry is not open from run how can i show all my files from registry plz tell me solution to open my regedit

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vivek, on Nov 2, 2008 9:36:42 am GMT
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Very thanks gaurav it's worked very well

276

Shanav, on Nov 10, 2008 7:03:44 am GMT
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Thanx mate it works ......n got how d binary is powerfulllll :-P

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roshan, on Nov 16, 2008 9:50:06 am GMT

Hi

It seems u have very good sound knowlege of computers, thank for this soulution , but i still have many problems in my computer if u r able to solve i will be too glad to u.

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gaurav, on Nov 19, 2008 6:20:52 pm GMT
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Yup bro tel me urz all probz of urz pc...
i vl try my lvl best to sotout urz probzz.....
byee n tk cr :-)

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Abs, on Nov 25, 2008 7:18:13 am GMT

I am facing the same problem and it is my portable hard disk. I can not see the files, they are hidden . may be some virus. Pls help

Abs

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gi, on Nov 26, 2008 10:59:33 am GMT
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Mr. gaurav
please help me.. all my accounts were lost/hidden/deleted.. im not sure what happened. please help me??
im using windows vista basic..
thanx in advance

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greatenigma, on Nov 26, 2008 2:53:37 am GMT
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Even if i change it 2 1, it again bcums 0...
what 2 do???

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vishal, on Dec 3, 2008 5:29:46 am GMT
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I can'e see hiddn file

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Gaurav, on Dec 3, 2008 3:15:02 pm GMT
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(Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
3. Find a key called CheckedValue.
4. Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files.)


and hen do this method

and also use repairing cd for registry

302

izwan, on Dec 3, 2008 12:25:35 pm GMT

Thanks bro...u save me....

303

Gaurav, on Dec 3, 2008 3:12:17 pm GMT
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Mention not bro....
itz ma plesure 2 help u......

309

 Daazzaa, on Dec 7, 2008 11:31:15 pm GMT
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Thank you worked fine for me thanks

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raul, on Aug 2, 2008 4:47:07 pm BST
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Hey sourab pls send me the solution of showing hidden files without formating the pc . pls help me

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rajesh, on Aug 30, 2008 10:52:49 am BST
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Hi frnd ,

Just go to regedt32
navigate to HKLM---Software-Microsoft-Windows-current version-explorer-advanced-folder-Hidden-
then click on showall and in the right pane u will see a value called "checkedvalue" set value to 1.

before that make sure that u have updated virus definiton and run a safe mode scan also. other wise it will again hide.

i have do this and it worked. all d best frend

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josmarques, on Sep 22, 2008 11:39:05 am BST
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For me, the best solution ever...

Formatting is just a solution when the other technics was tried...

It work for me... So thank you very much

238

altaf, on Sep 23, 2008 6:30:47 pm BST

Thanks, it works.

247

jojo, on Oct 1, 2008 10:15:28 pm BST
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Hey ive tried the registry thing but it doesnt work...i still cant see my hidden files....is there any other way....i can't reformatt the hdd cause i cant afford to lose any of the files.....does anyone knw how else to wrk this out...??

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Akhil, on Oct 2, 2008 6:47:27 am BST
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I have faced the similar problem of hidden files.....therer two ways to solve this proble

1) i just used winRAR and extracted the desktop in this s/w and all my hidden files of desktop was visible to me.....it works definately

2) Just follow the following steps:-
i) go to the start button and select Run
ii) type cmd in the pop up box and come to the dos prompt
iii) To see the hidden files and folders type command:- dir/ah and press enter
iv) To unhide the file type:- attrib filename.extension -h -s and press enter
OR
attrib * -h -s and press enter
vi) attrib foldername -h -s

Believe me these two methods will help u a lot without formatting ur pc

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manmeet bhatia, on Oct 3, 2008 11:27:30 am BST
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1) i just used winRAR and extracted the desktop in this s/w and all my hidden files of desktop was visible to me.....it works definately

2) Just follow the following steps:-
i) go to the start button and select Run
ii) type cmd in the pop up box and come to the dos prompt
iii) To see the hidden files and folders type command:- dir/ah and press enter
iv) To unhide the file type:- attrib filename.extension -h -s and press enter
OR
attrib * -h -s and press enter
vi) attrib foldername -h -s

Believe me these two methods will help u a lot without formatting ur pc



now u have 3 method
now u can solve ur prob

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Lutero, on Oct 25, 2008 3:20:09 pm BST
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Thank you, my problem is resolved.
I have to change to: attrib * -h -s /S /D
Now a days people are forgeting the dos comands .

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greenday, on Oct 26, 2008 3:26:49 am GMT

Wooo hooo...great post...my prbs all solved...

250

bond, on Oct 5, 2008 6:58:33 am BST

Your idea has sorted out my problem..thanks alot

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gaurav, on Nov 19, 2008 6:28:10 pm GMT

Mention not..
hey do u 9 hakng....

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Gaurav, on Sep 26, 2008 1:33:13 pm BST
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(Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
3. Find a key called CheckedValue.
4. Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files.)


and hen do this method

and also use repairing cd for registry

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vinay, on Sep 27, 2008 6:14:27 pm BST
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Thnks dude its working.....

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fm, on Oct 1, 2008 6:42:47 pm BST
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You're a genius !
thnx a lot :D

252

naderco, on Oct 9, 2008 9:08:58 pm BST
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Thanks so much man.... it was realy helpfull

Nader From Egypt

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BIG SHF, on Oct 14, 2008 5:09:37 pm BST
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Dude thanx alot u reallyyyy help me work things out here ;)
i appreciat it..

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Gaurav, on Oct 16, 2008 4:04:33 pm BST

Hi Bro. no need to say thnxx.......!!!!!!
itz my nature to help others.......:-)

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kaniqx_sir lanka, on Oct 15, 2008 7:37:47 am BST
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Oh thankz gauraw..ur the man
..it solved ma prbz....Thankx alot, UR GENIUS!

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anant, on Nov 11, 2008 12:29:15 pm GMT
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Thanks gaurav.

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vinze925, on Nov 17, 2008 8:32:35 am GMT
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Helo, suitable antivirus for a student? pls help

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prem, on Nov 19, 2008 12:13:10 pm GMT
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THANX DUDE"
IT WORKED BUT I NEE D 2 ASK U WHETHER THE VIRUS WHICH CUSED THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REMOVED OR I NEED 2 SCAN ONCE AGAIN

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gaurav, on Nov 19, 2008 6:18:57 pm GMT
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Yes bro..plz scan urz all drives of urz HDD... :-)

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Daryl, on Nov 23, 2008 5:47:54 pm GMT
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Thank YOU so much! I tried everything until I came accross your advice here! I've seen about 20 different reg editing paths to try but nothing worked except yours! I just hid one of my folders to show a friend how to do it in vista and then I couldn't unhide it because the "show hidden files and folders" radio kept on changing back to "Do not show hidden files and folders" automatically! I felt like such a chop obviously while I was showing him when it didn't want to change back and to top it all off, I had to go and choose an important folder to hide :) but it's all good now!
Once again.. THANK YOU!

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Gaurav, on Nov 23, 2008 8:03:02 pm GMT
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Thnxx a lot bro..
agr aise koi solution hai toh plz giv m....
n do u anythng abut hackng..???

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xisco, on Nov 27, 2008 4:13:14 pm GMT
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Hi Gaurav..

I still have the problem.. I follow the steps:

navigate to HKLM---Software-Microsoft-Windows-current version-explorer-advanced-folder-Hidden-
then click on showall and in the right pane u will see a value called "checkedvalue" set value to 1.

but when I get out from regedit I'm still can't see my hidden files.. so I enter again to HKLM---Software-Microsoft-Windows-current version-explorer-advanced-folder-Hidden-showall and the value checkedvalue stills in 0 again. I tried to delete that checkedvalue and create a new one whith the value 1 but not works

please help me

Post.. Sorry for my english is not my native language

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Guru, on Aug 9, 2008 4:57:13 am BST

I am not able read your forum pls can you send the @nd method Pls.. gurugajanan.bhat@gmail.com
Other wise tell me where is exactly your forum..

Thanks..

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kimsong, on Aug 22, 2008 9:22:07 am BST
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Dear friend
recently i got the problem with Hidden files in my USB. i make copy to the usb,but i can't see it on the USB. will you give me a sulotion( i don't 1 format pc). i got Kaspersky- but it dosen't work well. thank you for your helping friend.
from kimsong

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raj, on May 18, 2008 6:29:27 pm BST

Never ever format a system. its my adwise u.try 2 cure it allmost of time.if u can't ask me i will try 2 give u solutions.

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sakthi, on Jun 28, 2008 6:36:43 am BST
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Plz send the solution





by
sakthi

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maddy, on Oct 23, 2008 6:56:48 pm BST
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I have a tool to recover hidden files probs.i have tried and my probs were solved.even if there r virus in ur pc u can delete them without antivirus.

registry will not solve ur prob as ur pc is infected with virus

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Support, on Jul 26, 2008 8:43:06 am BST
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Hi i had a trojan which is removed but it deleted the option to show all hidden files, when i go to registry the hidden folder is not there pls help

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tauseef, on Jul 29, 2008 10:31:23 pm BST
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Sorry yaar but i have somthing defrent

i am able to use hiden file on as well off
but the problem is when i get started with my pc
is giving a msg box when fully onn virusremoval.vbs is missing
i do not have any problem but its not solution rt .....
so can u help me out .........

regards
Tauseef ........

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kanha, on Jun 13, 2008 1:54:05 pm BST

Hi its me .thanks for your replay.now i am HAVING A NEW PROBLEM.(insufficent system resorce to complete the api).i visitted to the microsoft site .here i found the solution .but it is not working.if you have any idea then please replay me soon.

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rajesh, on Sep 9, 2008 5:33:48 am BST

Hi Friend,

i have also suffered with that problem but now it is solved. U have go to regedt32
click on edit-find valuse "showall"
after locating showall u will see "checkedvalue" in right pane just set it to 1.

hope this will help u. all d best my friend.

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zizo_ezzat, on Sep 13, 2008 9:02:08 pm BST

Thanks a lot man
you saved my computer, i hate formatting the computer
thanks a million

229

akash, on Sep 10, 2008 12:56:23 pm BST

Its not a virus.i have avg 8.0 pro and i still have that problem.if it was a virus avg would have found it

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thakur, on Dec 5, 2008 4:53:06 am GMT

I have very important data in my USB so i can't format it. is any another way to open it

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percy8, on Feb 22, 2008 6:03:05 am GMT

How come ??

It can be only a virus.. it may be an error on drive C:\

Are you sure you've followed the following steps :

The documents you want to view your hidden files - Tools - Folder Options - View - View hidden files?

If this dont work, it might be really a virus, try scanning your drives.

C ya

Percy

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RAMESH, on Apr 8, 2008 9:06:01 am BST

HELLO ,
I SCANNED MW PC . TOTAL VIRUS IS REMOVED BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL IN MY COMPUTER



REGARDS
RAMESH DOGRA

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sourabh, on May 13, 2008 5:17:10 am BST

Hi ramesh hw r u?
yaar it is a virus and u can' remoe it from ur system even u can fromat ur system............
hey ya to repartition karo.............first delete all partition it means drives then do repartition..........

or go to regedit on run command coz it is a registry virus

so u shoul do ungli in ur registry

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Gaurav, on Sep 5, 2008 5:37:33 pm BST

Hii bro.
yaar cn u help m out...
plz giv m a lastest n gud antivirus meanz link or nam...
wich cn deduct "Trojan-GameThief.Win32.OnLineGames.arwx" n trojan horse generic 10.ONLINE virus
cuz of desz both virus my Pc is effected..
meanz desz viruses r makng a new size of any folder of 37.0 kb automaticaly..
n if scan my pc 4m any antivirus itz vl nt showng dat folder aftr scanings complete...
soo plz plz plz help m out 4m dis situation........:-)

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Gaurav, on Sep 5, 2008 5:38:24 pm BST

Hii bro.
yaar cn u help m out...
plz giv m a lastest n gud antivirus meanz link or nam...
wich cn deduct "Trojan-GameThief.Win32.OnLineGames.arwx" n trojan horse generic 10.ONLINE virus
cuz of desz both virus my Pc is effected..
meanz desz viruses r makng a new size of any folder of 37.0 kb automaticaly..
n if scan my pc 4m any antivirus itz vl nt showng dat folder aftr scanings complete...
soo plz plz plz help m out 4m dis situation...........:-)

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dini, on Nov 12, 2008 6:34:35 am GMT
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Hi h r u? repartition is not must.. jus format ur os partition.. then after installation get login then go to Mycomputer--->properties choosing right click---------->select system restore option-------->make all the drives off...

then restart ur system and get in to safe mode by using of key F8 then after logging in open the mycomputer--------->tools------>folder option-------->view---->show hidden files-------> then give ok come out of that then open all the partitions then u can see there's a file like .exe then autorun.inf if these files r there u can delete it by using of shift+del key

after that restart--->normal mode-----> login then

Mycomputer--->properties choosing right click---------->select system restore option-------->make all the drives on..

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gaurav, on Nov 12, 2008 2:07:20 pm GMT
  • +1

Thnxx a lot bro..
agr aise koi solution hia toh plz giv m....
n do u anythng abut hackng..???

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sourabh, on May 13, 2008 5:22:51 am BST
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=========
(Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
3. Find a key called CheckedValue.
4. Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files.)


and hen do this method

and also use repairing cd for registry

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ram, on May 15, 2008 4:47:45 am BST

It is working man Thanx

83

sumit, on May 16, 2008 2:33:19 pm BST

Hey man its realy working yar thx yar
i had this problem from last 3 months
but now it is solved thx yar

104

devsharma, on May 24, 2008 5:30:06 am BST

Thanx yaar r are great
thanx a lot

125

shashidhar, on Jun 5, 2008 12:30:57 pm BST

Thank u sumit

89

amit, on May 18, 2008 11:12:18 am BST

Hey man its realy working yar thx yar
i had this problem from last 3 months
it has taken 3gb of space in my C drive
but now it is solved thx yar

91

JJDEAN, on May 18, 2008 2:19:06 pm BST

Yow thanx man this problem has been bothering me for mnths now u r a !!!!!!!geniussssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!1

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ds, on May 20, 2008 1:13:33 pm BST

Thanks it is working
ur 2nd method is use full

111

navin, on May 30, 2008 4:18:56 am BST

Hey thanks a lot man!!! it worked 4 me!!!

116

PC do, on Jun 1, 2008 9:42:08 am BST

Thanks its works

124

kvk, on Jun 4, 2008 3:54:20 pm BST

Hay This is venkat. Your advice worked so well Thanks

126

Jatin, on Jun 6, 2008 12:50:44 pm BST

Thanx Buddy Doing Gr8 Work . and it's working 100%

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canopus, on Jun 17, 2008 4:26:50 pm BST

I followed your instructions. I found the directory and all the subdirectories except one "Hidden" I don't see that directory.
Could you help?
Thanks

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rams, on Jun 19, 2008 9:23:51 am BST

Thanks man its working
you have recovered me from a big problem
ur the best

156

Nil, on Jun 29, 2008 5:50:03 am BST

Sourabh,

i had the same problem of not bein able to see the hidden folders. thanks a lot man. appreciate it.

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sunny, on Jul 1, 2008 11:33:09 pm BST

Hi bro thax very much it really worked yaar

163

Amior, on Jul 7, 2008 5:53:20 am BST

Hellow !
I have a similiar problem:
the option to change to view hide or not is disapear.
i scanning with avg anti virus and is still not be fixed.
i do your steps in the registry, and is on 1. whatt can i do ?
thanx

169

joy, on Jul 9, 2008 8:07:09 am BST

Hello... i was reading your reply... i can't see my hidden files also ..
i got a digital camera... and i can see the picture using my digital but the problem is i can't see it on my pc
can you please help me out... i think i got a virus on my p.c but i dont know how to take it out..
im hoping for your reply thank you sooo much

172

jimboy, on Jul 10, 2008 2:03:08 am BST
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Hi sourabh, where can i get the CD for repairing my registry? i tried your first suggestion ((Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
3. Find a key called CheckedValue.
4. Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files.)


still have the problem.

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nemesis, on Aug 2, 2008 4:10:59 pm BST

It worked like mazik dude!!! thanks for the solution.

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Nasser, on Oct 20, 2008 4:54:24 pm BST

Thanx man its working

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guest, on Nov 4, 2008 2:42:06 pm GMT

Hey there.
i'll be glad if you can help me out. gotta a lil prob.
my files and folders are not accessible(cant see them) in my harddrive only C: drive is partially worki at the moment.
i have tried registry hack too..for hidden files.
hidden files are shown in my c: but still ni access to my other drives.

Thanks in adavnce !!

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jimboy, on Jul 10, 2008 2:12:04 am BST
  • +1

Hey there!

why is it that the checkedvalue in the registry will goes back to "0" after changing it to "1", still i cant fix the problem "hidden files". tnx

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crunchpack, on Jul 13, 2008 3:00:49 am BST

Thanks, the soultion worked

180

jasper, on Jul 15, 2008 10:13:06 pm BST
  • +1

Thank u friend.. it workd.. n it helped me alot.... thnx alot....

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Brock, on Jul 17, 2008 5:56:32 pm BST
  • +1

Friend..........I wont call you GOD.

But u were not less than him, for me...............Thanx a ton bro......your advice works...

one more thing the problem got solved on my Lap top but on my desktop i dont see the named checked value so for that what will i have to do....



GOD BLESS YOU...

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Shaik, on Jul 18, 2008 9:48:36 am BST
  • +2

Great it is working

189

johnnyv, on Jul 19, 2008 3:57:31 pm BST
  • +2

Very smooth solution. It works like a charm
Thank you very much

190

sushgx, on Jul 21, 2008 5:42:46 pm BST
  • +1

Thanksss bosss sush here it wonderfulll it working

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pm, on Jul 23, 2008 4:28:06 am BST
  • +1

Hi

I got the same problem. But my "dont show hidden files and folder " option is unchecked. However, still I cannot see my hidden files....

Also the solution you have mentioned is not working. I have Vista and when I go to the mentioned folder, I do not find the registry named "Checked Value".....

please help me as I have some important files hidden and i cannot access them now...

PM

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animamadhi, on Jul 24, 2008 7:47:51 am BST

Great Man, iam really amazing great solution you r given, can u tell me where we can learn all about registry edit ??? any website is there for it??? thanx a lot for that solution & advance thanx

205

tamil, on Aug 6, 2008 5:58:01 pm BST

Wow... great man.... i was really upset because of this ... now its done... thanks man...

209

sube, on Aug 22, 2008 5:41:36 pm BST

Thx man...

it worked awesome...thx for ur suggestion

211

shaz, on Aug 25, 2008 8:24:42 pm BST

Thanx brother it really works. Regards
Shahbaz

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Gaurav, on Sep 2, 2008 7:30:00 pm BST

Hiii thnxx Mr. Genius itz workng...
but yaar itz doesn`t workng in my desktop itz automaticaly converted in to 0
but itz workng in my frndz pc..!!!!
plz plz plz help m out...:-)

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Gaurav, on Sep 3, 2008 3:42:31 pm BST

Ok bro.. try urz lvl bst uz r u Geniuses......:-)

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kunwar, on Sep 12, 2008 9:42:10 am BST

Thanx yaar

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ashu, on Oct 19, 2008 5:38:32 pm BST
  • +1

Hi gaurav
i ve tried ur method of regedit and changing the value to 1 but after changing and closing it it again changes to 0
pelase can u help??

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Gaurav, on Oct 20, 2008 2:53:21 pm BST
  • +2

1) i just used winRAR and extracted the desktop in this s/w and all my hidden files of desktop was visible to me.....it works definately

2) Just follow the following steps:-
i) go to the start button and select Run
ii) type cmd in the pop up box and come to the dos prompt
iii) To see the hidden files and folders type command:- dir/ah and press enter
iv) To unhide the file type:- attrib filename.extension -h -s and press enter
OR
attrib * -h -s and press enter
vi) attrib foldername -h -s

Believe me these two methods will help u a lot without formatting ur pc

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sourabh, on May 17, 2008 7:17:38 am BST

Helllo ramesh

this is sourabh.........

and it is not normal vrus
it is registry type virus..........ok......

so u can't delete it from ur computer by scanning even u have best anti virus.........

i wrote the method n this forum plz try it.........

i helped around 10 person and i ot positivl;ey reply

138

Ash, on Jun 15, 2008 6:33:45 pm BST

If u want delete any type of virus so Use Only "Avira Antivirus" ???

194

pm, on Jul 23, 2008 4:48:36 am BST

Hi sourabh

I have Vista

I got the same problem. But my "dont show hidden files and folder" option is unchecked. However, still I cannot see my hidden files....

Also the solution you have mentioned is not working. I have Vista and when I go to the mentioned folder, I do not find the registry named "Checked Value".....

However I have a "checked value" file / registry in the folder HIDDEN which resides in the parent folder of SHOW ALL

please help me as I have some important files hidden and i cannot access them now...
please help me
please help me

Piyush

288

Malli, on Nov 16, 2008 3:19:59 pm GMT

Hai Sourabh,

Your solution to show hidden files is not visible in your post. Please help me to enable hidden file in my computer and delete virus if any. please help me i this regard.
Thanks in advance.

Malli

186

munny, on Jul 17, 2008 12:38:14 pm BST
  • +1

Sir i ve lots of problems i am not abling to see my hidden files despite of that i ve remove all viruses from that.
and i ve 2nd problem my window installer has been currupt any installation process is not perforforming in that....sir i ve lots of problems i am not abling to see my hidden files despite of that i ve remove all viruses from that.
and i ve 2nd problem my window installer has been currupt any installation process is not perforforming in that....

191

manu, on Jul 22, 2008 4:14:31 am BST

Hi

123

ninja, on Jun 4, 2008 8:43:05 am BST
  • +1

I do every things but not use

3

yogui7, on Feb 22, 2008 6:15:40 am GMT

OMG, it's a virus i remember i got this problem and i couldn't do anything about it because my anti-virus didn't see anything so the best way is to format your pc...

37

zefenix, on Apr 23, 2008 4:20:32 pm BST

Its all about having a proper anti virus man!

87

sourabh, on May 17, 2008 7:20:13 am BST

HELLO FRND ITS NOT A ORDINARY VIRUS IT IS A REGISTRY VIRUS OK SO U CAN'T REMOVE HIS VIRUS FROM COPUTER THROUGH SCANNING

I SEND U A METHOD

=========
(Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
3. Find a key called CheckedValue.
4. Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files.)


and hen do this method

and also use repairing cd for registry

99

sahil, on May 20, 2008 7:42:26 pm BST

There itself when i try to modify that 0 to 1. It again become 0 and can't view my hidden files, do i need to restart my PC.

110

candyman, on May 29, 2008 7:18:19 pm BST
  • +1

My soon to be ex-wife got onto my computer and found the passwords to my different accounts and the websites that I have visited, I always delete all of the browsing history that is in the properties of microsoft explorer, but she knows the tricks of how to look on the hard drive and found all this information that is stored there. How do I find all this information on my hard drive... what kind of files are these and where and how do I find them and how do I open them and do I need to open them up with another program?
Thank You
Candyman

115

sudi, on May 31, 2008 5:06:50 pm BST
  • +1

Hey man .. i am even not able to open regedit .. please help ..

139

canopus, on Jun 16, 2008 2:12:39 am BST

I have two hidden directories that I can't see anymore. Windows explorer "Tools/view" doesn't show the option to show or hide hidden files. I get a completely different windows. I might have a virus.
I followed your instructions
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
I found the directory and subdirectories but there is no "Hidden" subdirectory over there.
Could you please help? Thanks

140

Amal, on Jun 16, 2008 8:37:36 am BST

Sourab,
That was great. I appreciate it. I knew that there was something wrong with the registry. But didnt know how to solve it... Thank you so much dude....
Also when my system restarts, it says " C:/ virus removal. vbs missing" i tries to do many things, even tried editting the registry.. but not able to do it... How can i do it ????

Thanks
Regards,
Amal.

202

PRAN, on Aug 2, 2008 10:13:02 am BST

Hi saurabh


i done ur all steps But Still the Value comes to 0 again.:)

i tryied for almost 10 times but Still facing the Problem of the Hidden Folder


Even on Creating the New Regestry for the same Not helps me to Come out From the Issue..

271

boy_paslot, on Oct 28, 2008 7:11:43 am GMT

Tnx a lot...



it works!


I can now see my files in drive D.



Thnx Dude



Bongga2x Dude!!!

4

jason the tech, on Mar 20, 2008 3:46:52 pm GMT
  • +2

The issue is caused by a virus
I have been seeing a mass amount of cpu @ my shopr with this issue
Its a hidden file virus under autorun.ini and its a trojan
It puts out all sorts of bad files like 0wk2.com, kavo.exe, tavo.exe 1i.com, njc.com
What you need to do is look @ the hidden files from comand prompt by entering the drive you want to scan c:
then type attrib -h this will show you the current hidden files for tha drive copy the file names down (copy paste on notpad) the download tweak ui power tools from microsoft install the stop the auto runs w tweak ui download kill box and enter the hidden files that you found in kill box theis will delet them and stoping the auto runs will stop it from reloading the only ones you dont want to delet or ntdetect.ini, ntuser, bootmgr, pagefile.sys andhiberfile.sys also go to the reg and search and delet tany keys found relating to the viruses i will be posting a better step by step directions later but if your smart enough you should figuer it out

5

elaine, on Mar 24, 2008 3:02:29 pm GMT

I got the same problem too..
can't view my hidden file...
beside formating...got other solution?

72

nutmeg, on May 13, 2008 11:38:17 am BST

Hey i had the same problem for a long time but today i tried something that worked:

I opened the hidden folder from the execut panel, then right clicked and went to properties where i unchecked the "hidden" option and it appeared!

damn !

73

nutmeg, on May 13, 2008 11:43:31 am BST

Ups, by execut i meant run (Start --> Run) ;)

74

nutmeg, on May 13, 2008 12:04:26 pm BST
  • +1

I found another solution

download this program: Mismasxs (you can find it here http://www.4shared.com/file/38201645/96540a6/MismaSXS_ELIMIN­AR_VIRUS.html )

it delets the virus that causes the problem in few seconds :)

worked fine for me :)

88

vimal, on May 17, 2008 7:46:41 pm BST

Gr8 !!! it works ... but still regedit does not work ..

105

HK, on May 25, 2008 8:30:20 pm BST

Hey thanks
that program worked though it looked proper dodgy.

thanks again

181

anand, on Jul 16, 2008 11:29:25 am BST

Hi
Thanks man .its realy working

7

Johnny Chan, on Mar 31, 2008 6:01:05 am BST

Then type attrib -h this will show you the current hidden files for tha drive copy the file names down (copy paste on notpad) the download tweak ui power tools from microsoft install the stop the auto runs w tweak ui download kill box and enter the hidden files that you found in kill box theis will delet them and stoping the auto runs will stop it from reloading the only ones you dont want to delet or ntdetect.ini, ntuser, bootmgr, pagefile.sys andhiberfile.sys also go to the reg and search and delet tany keys found relating to the viruses i will be posting a better step by step directions later but if your smart enough you should figuer it out

Sir.

I knew that you are a expert of the above action. Can you give me a step by step how to do it. Because I really have a big headache on it. Please please please. Thanks.

Poor Johnny

39

xer, on Apr 25, 2008 12:12:32 am BST

Mr. jason can you give me the exact steps for me to fix that prob on my PC...thnx

6

crazy_phoebe, on Mar 24, 2008 5:42:14 pm GMT

No other solutions, its a "Delete Hidden Folders" VIRUS ... Got this problem with my porn folders... ALL FORMATTED now :)

8

srinivasan, on Apr 3, 2008 11:03:33 am BST

I can't open the drives too.(for ex: c: d: e:)

i can' see the hidden files too....i followed the procedure in the net...i think that will clear the error...

19

bans, on Apr 10, 2008 1:29:45 pm BST

Hi you just go to dos command mode.
change the drive e.g: d:\enter then give command attrib -h -r autorun.inf
again give command attrib -s autorun.inf then give del autorun.inf do thuis for all the drive not opening then restart the computer ui think it will be solved

9

libin, on Apr 4, 2008 5:11:17 am BST
  • +1

I can't see the hidden holder

used this setps and i can see the all hidden folder but now can't see the hidden folder in other pc, i use this steps but

can't help this steps

(Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
3. Find a key called CheckedValue.
4. Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files.)

Libin

10

Toy, on Apr 4, 2008 11:05:50 am BST

Thanks libin your steps were very easy to understand and now i can see all my hidden folders.

20

sandy, on Apr 10, 2008 3:42:16 pm BST

Thnx mate

but how to remove those virus as my antivirus is fully updated
n as now my hidden files are shown n i got a file name semo2x.exe

it might be virus infected but how to remove tht virus

25

darkjudge, on Apr 17, 2008 8:16:17 am BST

Thank u very much dude...

27

osr, on Apr 17, 2008 7:01:50 pm BST

Hey Libin,

Thanks for your method on how to activate the "Show Hidden Files" Option, as I got the same prob too.

Ur method is very easy to follow~ Hahahah!

Really thank you for sharing ur expertise and infor.

29

arslan, on Apr 19, 2008 3:26:09 pm BST

Thanxx alot got the same problem and it is cured.....thanxd alot

43

Gani, on Apr 28, 2008 3:29:31 am BST

Hai libin Its Amazing You are Doing Good JOB Keep It Up My Friend Anway Always Thanks TO U.


GANI

52

Mosa, on May 2, 2008 4:53:05 am BST

Hi Libbin, i've pressed regedit then i saw HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE but there are no folders under that that says CheckedValue? where can i find this?

59

jewel, on May 8, 2008 9:34:45 am BST

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your solution. I am Ahashanul Karim Jewel from Bangladesh. I am doing a job as an IT Officer in a company. I was facing the problem and got sollution from your suggestion.

Thanking again,

Regards,


Ahashanul Karim Jewel.

67

darsh, on May 12, 2008 6:19:28 pm BST

Thanks a lot dude. was searchin hell lot for this solution. finally :)
thank u.

69

geo000, on May 12, 2008 9:24:34 pm BST

Cool! It helped me also! Thanks!

93

jagu, on May 19, 2008 8:57:05 am BST

When i changed CheckedValue to 1 from 0 and closed it again when i open then checked value was set to 0
another problem with it is that
when i deleted checkedValue and closed register now again i opened register then there is CheckedValue with Value 0

121

kanha, on Jun 3, 2008 2:42:49 pm BST

Hai some times i lost my hibernet option .can you have any solution for it

157

pm, on Jun 30, 2008 5:38:35 am BST

Hi mate....

I have vista OS
I have no hidden files and folders on my computer..But the option "Show hidden files and folders" in folder options is not showing up....I would really like to find out what has caused that option to go away.....
Also, hard drive space on my computer is drying up like hell...i should have 20 gb free space but it shows only 10 gb free space...Are these 2 problems related.
Can you help me with these problems..?

Any sort of help will be deeply appreciated...

Thanks

11

elfenchanter, on Apr 5, 2008 6:26:28 am BST
  • +1

Good day to you guys.

Days ago i had formatted my comp when it's infected with kavo thingy shit virus and something else that disable your hide files and doesn't allow you to double click on your local drive. I appreciate if someone can tell me how to get rid of this problem.

12

AV, on Apr 6, 2008 5:37:04 am BST

Guys i have also got same problem i can't see them anymore and when i enter in tools, folder options so as to click and see my hidden folders...it returns back to "do not show" any clue????..

Also ,u "regedit" command is not working in "RUN".. please give me the possible solution

65

king, on May 12, 2008 11:35:17 am BST

It may be a due to a virus i have also faced this problem. Due to this i was totally restricted to access to my regedit, taskmgr and all other "exe" files to open from the run command and when i try to do this my system shuts down . It was due to a virus called " Brontox " . Go to google and search an antivirus for the brontox and try that.


Thanks

143

kingmaker, on Jun 18, 2008 11:09:40 am BST

AV??? You told you are unable to run regedit in run command.. Just check whether you have administrator power or not..

13

sawasawa, on Apr 7, 2008 10:10:49 pm BST
  • +1

I made all above steps & changed the values and it return back again to 0 ..
so i can't see the hidden files at all & the virus have files on all partitions :(((

pls help

15

jamshid, on Apr 8, 2008 1:47:41 pm BST
  • +1

Thank you libin. I can see my hidden files with your steps. It`s a good and easy way.

16

gramms, on Apr 8, 2008 2:45:04 pm BST

Thanks, it sorted mu problem,gramms

17

satan, on Apr 8, 2008 8:25:58 pm BST

I do not get the option "Show Hidden Program or System Files" in folder option .. plss hlp

18

siti hajar, on Apr 10, 2008 2:36:51 am BST

Great!!! thanks a lot..now i can see my hidden files.. :)

21

Thorin, on Apr 11, 2008 7:35:03 am BST

I had the same problem. the answer of Libin is correct.
Too easy to do it and it works.
Thanks again Libin.

22

DeVIL_GuY, on Apr 11, 2008 5:13:46 pm BST
  • +1

Look guys i had same problem what i did was
1 - used norton antivirus to know what files infected on my pc
2 - then i opened with the safemod and deleted them all 1 by 1 and make sure i didnt forget any thing
3 - downloaded disk heal program *google it* this fix the drives which dont open double click and folder option dont show
4 - for the hidden problem i followed **libin** direction throu Run and it fixed it self by it self much thanks to u libin

libin's Methode
=========
(Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
3. Find a key called CheckedValue.
4. Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files.)

that should be it guys.. formating wont solve nothing on the begining cauze i tried ti 5 times and every time i get same error so good luck for all :)

55

sourabh, on May 2, 2008 2:54:47 pm BST

Hi devil

i have d same prob but i followed ur method ofcourse i got folder options and show hidden files but actually it doesn't wrok i can't see my hidden files.plz help

64

bbd, on May 11, 2008 3:00:34 pm BST

Sir i went uptill the show all option but cldnt understand the 3rd step of checked value...i hav many useful files in my system hidden plz help me n givin ure valuable reply soon

23

percy8, on Apr 12, 2008 5:44:06 pm BST
  • +1

Hello ,

Ive experienced the same problem ! This is definitely a virus.

I'll advise you to download avira! It gonna track these shitty stuff for ya ;) But in the mean time be sure to make a back up of all your stuff or save partition !

24

san, on Apr 17, 2008 4:55:56 am BST
  • +5

Ii performed the following Steps but the modify key value reverts back to 0.
Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
3. Find a key called CheckedValue.
4. Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files.)

Suggest me step for further.

33

DAS, on Apr 22, 2008 9:28:15 am BST
  • +1

Thanks for your suggestion. My problem is solved.

101

APS KHALSA, on May 22, 2008 4:52:36 am BST
  • +2

NOT DONE , EXISTING SAME PROBLEM

165

Daniel Ong, on Jul 8, 2008 1:49:31 pm BST
  • +1

I have the same problem but I managed to get rid of it after I removed some spyware using CounterSpy V2. Then I used the regedit to changed back the value back on. Go to http://www.precisesecurity.com/... for a clearer explanation how to change the registry. It works for me.
You must remove the malware first. CounterSpy V2 (http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Home-Home-Office/Anti-Spywa­re/) is free for two weeks but it is great because it detects spyware others like Search and Destroy can't. I don't think virus can do this kind of dirty tricks. It some kinds of trojan horses that anti-virus program cannot detect and remove.
Good Luck.

129

tan008, on Jun 9, 2008 12:15:44 pm BST
  • +1

Thanx yaar it solved my problem

149

rakesh, on Jun 24, 2008 1:56:14 pm BST
  • +1

After typing regedit,i get message thatregistry editing has been disabled by administrator but in fact i am the administrator

26

ziggy7, on Apr 17, 2008 5:59:34 pm BST
  • +6

Problem solved ? or had you formated the pc ? :S This is so disgusting to have to loose all info !