Unable to view Hidden files

If you are not able to view hidden files and folder even after enabling show hidden files and folders in folder options .. follow these steps..

Open the registry editor (Click on Start then run and type regedit press enter )..Now you will see a new window on the left pane Navigate to the following path


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Wi

ndows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden

Under this key, you’ll see 2 more keys “NOHIDDEN” and “SHOWALL“. Make sure that the values of “CheckedValue” and “DefaultValue” in right-side pane are “2” and “2” for “NOHIDDEN” and “1” and “2” for “SHOWALL” respectively. If it has some other value change it..Now check whether you are able to hide or unhide..

If this doesnt work try this..Navigate to

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

In right-side pane, change value of "Hidden" to:

1 - To show hidden files
2 - To not show hidden files