I can't find the hidden files in my computer in window's xp.?

when you open the ''MY DOCUMENTS'' it gives you a box on the screen..right? At the bottom of that box ON THE LEFT it will say something like ''file name and files of types'' and it gives you a drop down box. with stuff such as ''works documents'' ok so far? In the drop-down box, you have the option of choosing ''ALL FILES'' so choose that option My guess is that your lost files will be in that box when its showing ''ALL FILES''

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open windows explorer, then in the "tools" button there a "folder options"

The hidden files are necessary for your pc,do not disturb them.

TClick onto o view Hidden files and folders do the following. Press start. All programs. Click onto Accessories and in the sub menu click onto Windows Explorer. In the Window that opens click onto Tools follower by Folder Options. In this new Window scroll down to and put a checkmark in the small box to the Left of Hidden files and Folders. Click Apply. Close the window and restart the computer.Now press start. Click onto My Computer. Open up Local disc C;:drive. Open Documents and settings and you will find what you are looking for. Do not forget to open the Local settings folder.

You cannot find it because it is hidden! Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone...

To display hidden files and folders Open Folder Options in Control Panel. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Double-click Folder Options. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders. Notes Hidden files and folders will appear dimmed to indicate they are not typical items. Usually, hidden files are program or system files that should not be deleted or changed. To display other hidden files, clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box. If you know the name of a hidden file or folder, you can search for it. For more information, click Related Topics. If you want to see all file name extensions, clear the Hide file extensions for known file types check box.

In Search click "More Advanced Options" there is an option to search hidden files and folders there.

Open any folder, maybe the one you think the hidden files are in. Click on "Tools" then "Folder Options." Click the "View" tab, scroll to "Hidden files and folders" and click the button next to "Show hidden files and folders." Fianlly click the OK button. Hidden files should be visible! BTW, if you do not know where the hidden file/folder is located, do a "search" for it. Then you can right click on the search result to open the containing folder. Hope this helps, Husnain.