How to unhide hidden files through editing registry entry

a. Click “Start” the choose “Run…” (or press Windows key + R)
b. Type regedit and click OK. PLEASE do this with caution, incorrectly editing your registry entry might render your computer useless.
c. Browse the registry entry using the left panel HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Explorer > Advanced > Folder > Hidden > SHOWALL
d. Look at the “CheckedValue” key… This should be a DWORD key. If it isn’t, delete the key.
e. Create a new key called “CheckedValue” as a DWORD (hexadecimal) with a value of 1.
f. Close the regedit, and you should be able to show hidden files again

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3 Comments » for How to unhide hidden files through editing registry entry
  1. kkkkk says:

    bakwas.. not working

  2. R Arun Raj says:

    It’s working. But i may not work on virus affected system

  3. sam says:

    It works great thanks…

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