show hidden files and folder option missing

Hello, im having a problem, i was looking for some files that were under some hidden folders and when i go to show the hidden folders, the option to show them is not there. it only says dont show hidden files and is checked. i google it and it said it could be a virus and i could fix it by editing the registry but i tried doing it but everything is allright in the registry…. by the way im running windows 7 64bits and its an alienware…..anyone has an idea what it could be?? it would be of great help, thank you these are the steps i tried to fix the registry but everything is how this says it should be
Click the Start Orb -> go to the Run Dialog
On the Run Dialog -> type Regedit
On Regedit go to these values
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden
Look for a key named �Type� (without the quotes) on the right-hand side, change the value to �group� (without the quotes)as shown above. If the key �Type�, is missing then create a new String value. Name it �Type� (without the quotes), set its value to �group� (without the quotes). and that should do it. Presto You�re done.
this is exactly how it looks
Answer #1
Hello, im having a problem, i was looking for some files that were under some hidden folders and when i go to show the hidden folders, the option to show them is not there.
So your saying when you go to Folder Options you don’t see this dialogue?

Answer #2
Try doing a system restore to a time this wasn’t an issue.
Answer #3
Try doing a system restore to a time this wasn't an issue.
Well idk how long it has been like this, today was when i notice:(
Answer #4
Well idk how long it has been like this, today was when i notice:(
Here, download this, and add it to your registry. Should fix you right up…
http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/70284d1272619478-hidden-files-folders-show-hide-show_hidden_files_folders_and_drives.reg
And if you want to see protected operating system files, use this one…
http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/70286d1272619478-hidden-files-folders-show-hide-show_protected_operating_system_files.reg
And I found the source for you too:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/394-hidden-files-folders-show-hide.html
Answer #5
Well idk how long it has been like this, today was when i notice:(
Here, download this, and add it to your registry. Should fix you right up...
http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/70284d1272619478-hidden-files-folders-show-hide-show_hidden_files_folders_and_drives.reg
And if you want to see protected operating system files, use this one...
http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/70286d1272619478-hidden-files-folders-show-hide-show_protected_operating_system_files.reg
thanks man!! it worked:) i can see the hidden folders and files but the option to do it still not there:(
Answer #6
thanks man!! it worked:) i can see the hidden folders and files but the option to do it still not there:(
Well, I don’t know what you have done (or Dell has done) to disable that. Maybe its disabled in group policy. But you can use the above post (I edited it) and go to the last link, there is reg files to hide them again if you need.
Answer #7
thanks man!! it worked:) i can see the hidden folders and files but the option to do it still not there:(
Well, I don't know what you have done (or Dell has done) to disable that. Maybe its disabled in group policy. But you can use the above post (I edited it) and go to the last link, there is reg files to hide them again if you need.
Yes!! thats what i thought first that maybe it came like that from factory but after hearing that it could be due to a virus im getting nod 32 just in case:) thank you
Answer #8
Yes!! thats what i thought first that maybe it came like that from factory but after hearing that it could be due to a virus im getting nod 32 just in case:) thank you
Use Malwarebytes to help you remove infections.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
And use ESET to prevent them, make sure you get ESET Smart Security (unless you already have a very good firewall) and not just Nod32, as that is just the anti-virus componet.
http://www.google.com/search?q=eset+usernames+and+passwords
http://www.eset.com/us/download
Answer #9
This should fix it
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/restore-show-hidden-files-and-folders-option-in-vista/
Answer #10
Just do a restore,Say a month back,It’d probably get the job done.
Answer #11
Thanks a lot for the link:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/394-hidden-files-folders-show-hide.html
You are a big help!
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