Laptop hidden files not showing
4.5
Enabling "Show hidden files" in folder options has no effect.
Symptoms
- Hidden files remain invisible
- Setting reverts to "Don't show"
- Registry error
Possible Causes
- Registry corruption
- Malware
- System policy
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Registry Fix
Check "CheckedValue" in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL.
2
Run Malware Scan
Malware often disables the ability to see hidden files to hide itself.
3
Use CMD
Type "dir /ah" in CMD to see if the files are actually there.
When to See a Technician
If the "Show hidden files" radio button keeps switching back, your registry is likely being manipulated by malware.
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