Parafox Posted 16 March 2011 Share Posted 16 March 2011 This is kinda linked to a previous query about password protecting files. I have unintentionally "hidden" some files whilst trying to apply a password to make them private (it's multi user computer). I couldn't work out how to "unhide" them so i did a system restore. The files have re-appeared but the folders within are no longer there. So the files have been restored but it seems the contents haven't. How do I find them? Will they still be accessible even though the files have been restored apparently empty. If I open a file it doesn't say its empty but none of the contents are listed. I have tried search but no joy there. Using Windows XP Home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 16 March 2011 Share Posted 16 March 2011 What type of files were they? Could try searching for .doc or .jpg or whatever kind of file they were and if they're still there they might show. I think I did something similar to this years ago and that worked - though it was so long ago it might have been something different and maybe pre-XP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKB Posted 16 March 2011 Share Posted 16 March 2011 Multi user pc and hidden files, oh aye.... As for the query i haven't got a full answer but try what Trav said, just search for them if you remember what they were.. Example monkeymidgetporn.avi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted 16 March 2011 Share Posted 16 March 2011 Multi user pc and hidden files, oh aye.... As for the query i haven't got a full answer but try what Trav said, just search for them if you remember what they were.. Example monkeymidgetporn.avi - why was that the example file name you went for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKB Posted 16 March 2011 Share Posted 16 March 2011 - why was that the example file name you went for? Because i watch it on a regular basis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parafox Posted 19 March 2011 Author Share Posted 19 March 2011 Multi user pc and hidden files, oh aye.... As for the query i haven't got a full answer but try what Trav said, just search for them if you remember what they were.. Example monkeymidgetporn.avi Thanks for the suggestions... FYI, I have 2 adopted children and there are letters about them etc that they don't need to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitra Posted 30 March 2011 Share Posted 30 March 2011 Hi All! Instructions to show hidden files below.... Open "My Computer" > Go to "Tools" in the top menu > Click "Folder Options" > On the tabs select "View" > In the box Advanced Settings change the radio box from "Do not show hidden files and folders" to "Show hidden files and folders" > Click "OK" Hopefully this will solve your issue Leicester Forum - Leicesters non-football forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parafox Posted 1 April 2011 Author Share Posted 1 April 2011 Hi All! Instructions to show hidden files below.... Open "My Computer" > Go to "Tools" in the top menu > Click "Folder Options" > On the tabs select "View" > In the box Advanced Settings change the radio box from "Do not show hidden files and folders" to "Show hidden files and folders" > Click "OK" Hopefully this will solve your issue Leicester Forum - Leicesters non-football forum Many thanks thats all it took... I am not a techie person but I didn't realise it was so simple, DUH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin01 Posted 12 April 2011 Share Posted 12 April 2011 If you find the hidden files from your computer ,click on the folder options and on the button of displaying hidden files..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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