Techno Tips n' Trixx

Show Hidden file option Disabled

Many ppl find that in their windows Tools -> Folder Options -> Show hidden file option is not visible. I hv seen so many ppl facing this problem, so I decided to post this tutorial.

1.) You can enable Hidden file Option by simply editing the Windows Registry! Just type "regedit" in RUN dialog box and it'll open Registry Editor, now goto following keys:

Code:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO


And in right-side pane, check whether a DWORD value named CheckedValue exists or not? If it exists then change its value to 1.