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Posted: 5th Apr 2011 02:08
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Hey guys, just having a bit of computer trouble, wondering if anyone knows a quick fix? My computer had a massive crash a while back, and we had to restore vista and everything. I backed up all my files, but now a ton of them are marked as 'hidden'. This isn't so bad as I can still use them, but some programs can't see them, and also the way they're all greyed out kinda annoys me (OCD Wannabe ). Does anyone know how to mass-unhide all my files?
Thanks guys

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thenerd
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Posted: 5th Apr 2011 02:16
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Go into the root folder of the hard drive with the hidden files, and select them all. Then just right-click, and uncheck "Hidden". when you press ok it should apply that to all of the files.

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MrValentine
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Posted: 5th Apr 2011 07:19
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thenerd - huh?

umm do like he said and highlight all the affected / named files then right click over one of them and select properties then uncheck hidden then confirm that you want to apply this property to all files job done... greyed out? sure theyre not compressed? are they green in colour maybe if this doesnt help show a screen shot of a none personal file for example, if not and either of our feedbacks were of help to you, just let us know you got it done

hi thenerd not seen you in a week or so

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Phaelax
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Posted: 5th Apr 2011 11:16
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Quote: "thenerd - huh?"

It made sense to me. But you wouldn't wanna do that as you'd also be unhiding all systems files normally hidden in windows. Better just to select what you need unhidden and do the properties thing. It should affecting all child folders as well (separate option i believe).

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Posted: 5th Apr 2011 13:49
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Well, I was assuming he was on an external hard drive when backing up his files, so I overlooked that.

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I figured thenerd meant the root folder of the stored files, howver I was confused with the select part... (right click and uncheck hidden) thats what I was confused with >.< hey Phaelax

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Posted: 5th Apr 2011 19:55
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The Nerd's method worked, thanks guys! (I just selected the backup folder, hid everything, then unhid everything).

"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." That's a bit like saying Hey bullies! So yeah, this words thing isn't working, but I'll tell you what will
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Quote: "Well, I was assuming he was on an external hard drive when backing up his files, so I overlooked that"

And I overlooked the backup part.

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