Re: Hidden Files

From: D Broome (DBroome_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/20/04 

Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 02:03:03 -0800

I am having the same problem.....THERE IS NO FOLDER OPTIONS ICON ANYWHERE,
not in control panel or anywhere else.

I have a virus in my systems folder and I cany get to it

"J Stewart" wrote:

> Try Start, Control Panel, Appearances & Themes, Folder Options, View, click
> Show Hidden Files. This is of course if you are not using the Classic View
> option. If you are using Classic View then Start, Control Panel, Folder
> Options, View, Show Hidden Files. This should help you with your problem.
>
>
> "Mari" <marisok@hargray.com> wrote in message
> news:53A1B292-D53B-49FC-AF7C-42D6D36C9645@microsoft.com...
> > I can't find my folder options to uncheck "hidden files" so that I can see
> them.
> >
> > This is going to be either a very easy question or a very difficult one.
> 99% of those who will respond
> > will say go to tools...folder options..view tab..and click show hidden
> files and folders. This is not
> > going to work because I've already done that and under TOOLS, I do not
> have Folder Options listed in
> > the drop down menu. I've spent hours looking all over XP for my Hidden
> Files and Folder Options.
> > I hope to hear from someone who can help.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Mari
> > Marisok@hargray.com
> >
>
>
>

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