Show Hidden Files and Folders not working

Method 1:
Go to registry editor by running regedit in the run box.
Go to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced

In the right hand area, double click hidden and change the value to 1.
Now you re all set to go. Check it in your tools menu if the changes have taken effect.

Method 2:
1. Click Start -> Run (or press Windows key + R)
2. Type regedit and click Ok .
3. Find the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced\\Folder\\Hidden\\SHOWALL
4. Look at the CheckedValue key This should be a DWORD key. If it isn t, delete the key.
5. Create a new key called CheckedValue as a DWORD (hexadecimal) with a value of 1.
6. The Show hidden files & folders check box should now work normally. Enjoy!

 

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