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Can set up Windows XP to show hidden files/folders

I do not have a "folder options" folder under control panel and under "tools" there is not a folder options choice. How do I set up folders to show hidden files/folders

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  • mldake Feb 17, 2009

    My problem is that I don't have a "folder options" folder under control panel.

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Go to controal panal in start then folder options then the view tab
You will have a option to view all hiden folders xp by default will have this turned off Thanx for using Fixya

  • Anonymous Feb 17, 2009

    sorry i did not read your post propapley i will find you a solution

  • Anonymous Feb 17, 2009

    try this LINK this is what it is saying...

    open run in satrt type regedit

    Select HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer In the NofolderOptions, right click on the file and select “Modify


    Put the value as 0 and click on « OK » to reactivate Folder Options

    Close the registry and restart your computer to save all settings

    THEAR IS A MORE SIMPLER OPTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LINK WICH MAY BE BETTER FOR YOU

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