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Action

Tried to check the option “show hidden file and folders option” under folder option settings

Result

unable to find the option “show hidden file and folders option”

Cause

Incorrect registry settings for Folder settings or Corrupted registry keys for Folder options.

Resolution

Follow the steps Below :

Step 1: Take Back up of the registry and follow the article - 322756

Step 2:Open Registry through start search - > regedit .

Step 3: Navigate to path - >HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden

Step 4: under Hidden you will be able to find 2 folders (SHOWALL and NOHIDDEN ) .

Step 5: if you compare between SHOWALL and NOHIDDEN right pane, Both folder should have CheckedValue key.

Step 6: Value of checkedvalue key under SHOWALL folder should be - 1.

Step 7: Value of checkedvalue key under NOHIDDEN folder should be - 2.

Step 8: If checkedvalue key is missing in Both the folder - create key by right click on the right pane ->New -> select DWORD (32-bit) value, then rename it as CheckedValue and provide the above value is mentioned.

Step 9: Close the registry and check.

Rishi
MS Shell User &
Media technologist