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How can I view Super Hidden Files?
John Savill
January 6, 2000
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A. Super hidden files/folders can be viewed from the command line as anormal file, you don't even need the /ah dir switch (/ah sets the mode to attributehidden).
If you wish to view via the GUI, such as Explorer.exe, perform the following:
Start Explorer
From the Tools menu select 'Folder Options'
Select the 'View' tab
Unselect the 'Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)' box
Click here to view imageClick Apply then OK
The super hidden files will now be visible in Explorer. This can also be doneby directly editing the registry
Start the registry editor (regedit.exe)
Move to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionpoliciesExplorer if using Server (or Advanced Server) or HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerAdvanced if using Professional (Workstation)
If the value does not exist create a value named ShowSuperHidden of type DWORD
Set to 1. Click OK
Close the registry editor
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