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midgetmines

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#68418 21-Sep-2010 17:35

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Okay, I can see all my files and folders via open/save functions in programs, and by using explore. BUT, it's not all displaying when I actually open it...

Here is a screencap because a picture speaks a thousand words (and I haven't explained well).

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7381/18488125.png

What can I do?

Using a WD hard-drive, and discovered the problem on my old toshiba XP laptop... (can't get on my good computer atm).

GamerOC

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#383392 23-Sep-2010 00:12

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Hi there there are couple of things that could help and check this site may help you solve the issue,

Methode 1

1. click start>>run>>type in "cmd"
2. type the location of your flash drive.. e.g. "d:", "e:", "f:", etc..
3. type "dir /ah"
*you will now see the files/folders with hidden attributes
4. type "attrib [name of file/folder] -r -a -s -h"
*if you're going to unhide files, you should type the whole name plus the extension (format).. example "attrib party.jpg -r -a -s -h"
**if you have folders with 6 characters and above, type the first 6 characters then "~1".. example for folder named "birthday"
"attrib birthd~1 -r -a -s -h"
5. you should repeatedly type dir /ah after unhiding some files/folders so you'll know if they're now working or not..
6. now check you flash drive.. it should be there..

Or try this may work

Method 2

1. Click on the Start button and select Run.

2. Type in regedit in the box and click OK to start up the Editor.
3. Once regedit appears, navigate through HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced.
4. Right-click on Hidden and select Modify.
5. Change the value to 1 and click OK to save your changes.

good luck,

andy

http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-9313-i-cant-see-my-files-wich-is-not-hidden

midgetmines

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#384232 25-Sep-2010 09:19

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thanks :)

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