SillyDog701

[jwnoodle]

Hello,

My bro accidentally took a file in my "program files" folder, and made it hidden, I'd like for it to appear as normal again, is there a way to do this, if so plz give me a detailed explanation, I would greatly appreciate it.

I've heard you can do it in MS Dos, but I do not know how

Thanks,

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[beanboy89]

Providing that he didn't delete the file, open any Windows Explorer window, click Tools > Folder Options. In the View tab, under the "Hidden files and folders" folder, be sure that the radio button beside "Show hidden files and folders" is selected. Click OK.

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[jwnoodle]

Yea, I am not that big of a noob
I was curious whether or not/how you can convert the hidden file back to a regular file so that I do not have to display all hidden files and folders every time I want to access this file?
Thanks,
Jordan

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[beanboy89]

If you have hidden files showing, all hidden files will show as a lighter color in Explorer. Right click the file, select Properties. Then be sure the "Hidden" box in unchecked.

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[PaulD]

"I've heard you can do it in MS Dos, but I do not know how "

Open a CMD window (Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt)
cd \Program Files -----[change directory]
dir /a:h -----[show me the Directory entries, but limit it to those entitities which have an Attribute of Hidden]
attrib -h xxx.xxx -----[reset (i.e. clear) the Hidden attribute for file named xxx.xxx (the subject file name)]

when through:
exit

Do a [ dir /? ] to see all the capabilities of this command.

Be cautious about indiscriminate clearing of the Hidden or System attributes. Windows relies upon certain settings for proper operation.

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[jwnoodle]

That is exactly what I was referring to,
I will give this a shot tonight, and let you know how it went.
thank you Paul,
Jordan

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[jwnoodle]

Worked like a charm

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[PaulD]

Glad to be of help.

Most of the DOS command functions are available in Windows - various selections in the various versions of Windows. And new commands have been added. If you explore them you'll see how the GUI either invokes them or mimics their functions. Most are benign, but some can get the unwary into deep trouble.

For a complete list of the standard commands (not including networking and perhaps other specialized applications), in a Command Prompt enter:
help -----[or, to avoid having the world flash before your eyes]
help | more

Then you'll note that to get the documentation on each command generally you can enter:
help command-name-of-interest -----[or]
command-name-of-interest /?

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