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hidden folder
Name: tharan Date: April 29, 2009 at 08:53:21 Pacific OS: Windows XP Subcategory: General
Comment:
the hidden folder are shown when i start my computer i also go to folder options select the don't show hidden files but also the hidden folder are shown when i start my computer can u help me
Name: JRComp Date: April 29, 2009 at 11:25:59 Pacific
Reply:
What do you mean "the hidden folder are shown" when you start your computer? You have to be descriptive enough of your situation for someone to help you.
My name is JRComp, and I approve this message.
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Response Number 2
Name: OtheHill Date: April 29, 2009 at 11:57:27 Pacific
Reply:
This is not a hardware issue. Should have been posted in the WinXP forum.
When you check to hide system files are you also checking "apply to all folders"?
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Response Number 3
Name: Derek Date: April 29, 2009 at 13:24:49 Pacific
Reply:
Have you also set to hide Protected OS files?
some other bloke...
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Response Number 4
Name: najitech Date: April 29, 2009 at 13:54:02 Pacific
Reply:
If you selected and applied Do not show hidden files in Tools - Folder Options - View, then they should not be showing up. Which Hidden Files/Folders are still there?
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