View Only SOME hidden folders?

Question

Regarding C:\Documents and Settings\Scott\Application Data\ and C:\Documents and Settings\Scott\Local Settings, I cannot see these folders unless 'view hidden folders' is allowed. I am more-or-less the only user of this computer and would like easy access to these folders, but I don't want to have ALL hidden folders visible at all times. Is there any way to change this?

HiGhLaNdEr48 · Answer

Boa Pu, If you right click the folder that is hidden and choose properties un tick hidden and choose all sub folders and files-apply and ok.

HiGhLaNdEr48 · Answer

The poster said they did not want all hidden files to show only select ones.

Bao Pu · Answer

Highlander48,   re: 'right click the folder that is hidden and choose properties un tick hidden and choose all sub folders and files-apply and ok.'   Excellent, just what I wanted. :smileyhappy:

Mary G · Answer

It's easier to go Folder Options in Windows Explorer, View Tab, select Show Hidden Files & Folders, OK it. Also UNcheck Hide file extensions while you are there.

delta7000 · Answer

There is also a third one. 'Hide protected operating system files'. If you downloaded IE7, a number of its files are still hidden unless you uncheck this.

chuket · Answer

Here's an easy one to use. Just open it and follow the directions: http://h1.ripway.com/chuket/Hide_unHide.vbs

Bao Pu · Answer

Hi Delta7000   re: 'There is also a third one. 'Hide protected operating system files'. If you downloaded IE7, a number of its files are still hidden unless you uncheck this.'   -- Hmmm. I am trying out IE7, but I haven't had a need to look for any hidden files. What kind of IE7 files are hidden?

delta7000 · Answer

The History Folder and the Temporary Internet Files folder.

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