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Can't get hidden files to show

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by jameslh

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I have a Windows 2000 Server and can't display the hidden files. I'm logged on as Administrator and, even after going to Explorer>Tools>Folder Options>View and clicking the box to uncheck "Hide Protected Operating System Files", the files remain hidden.

Also strange is the fact that I don't see the folder for "Hidden Files and Folders" which should be just above the "Hide Protected Operating System Files".

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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by jlouis45

hello dear friend you will be able to see it. You double click mycomputer and from there you go to the view folder options and change the settings. Then go to the concerned folder and check it. But if you trying to fix something in the server then you have to try doing it from the main server not from the client even as an administrator account you wont be able to do it.

by jameslh

While I appreciate the response (the only one to this question) this answer describes the normal method one would use to show hidden system files. My problem arose in the first place because normal procedures didn't work.

As it turns out the nimda virus disables your ability to show hidden files on the server thereby making it impossible for you to show and delete the many (3,000 in my case) riched20.dll files that are placed throughout the file shares on the server.

My final resolution here was to reinstall the operating system. With a new OS built, I was able to show hidden files, delete the bogus riched20.dll files and fix my original WORD problems.

Once again, I appreciate the response.

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