Few people, even among experienced computer user knows that some system files and folders hidden from us.They can be made visible view, but this is not desirable.The fact that most of the underlying files and folders are systemic, i.e.necessary for the smooth operation of your operating system.Their removal can cause serious disruptions.... But knowing how to show hidden files, you will still come in handy.
One type of computer virus works is that we have to learn how to discover the hidden files and folders computer.This virus is particularly "fond" of flash media.As soon as you insert the flash drive to the infected computer virus, your folders on it are converted to the application (ie, become viral), and copies of the folders are hidden.You come home, insert the USB flash drive into your computer, and how any reasonable person, check it for viruses using a virus scan installed.That's where the problems begin ... antivirusnik removes infected files.Of course, you get frustrated, but what to do.Well, if any of the files is still preserved on the computer, but when you try to copy it on a USB flash drive system only gives: copy failed, this folder already exists.Yes, your folder is in place, it was not removed from the stick antivirusnik, but you can not see.And here we return to the problem - how to open hidden files?
window every folder (as well as in the open-stick) on the top panel there are command buttons, one of them the "Service".By clicking "Tools", we find the "Folder Options."In the window that opens, select the second tab "View".In the "Advanced Settings", somewhere in the end, get the function "Show hidden files and folders", put a tick in front of this inscription.But before you click "OK" to do something else.There, in the "Advanced Settings", but get just above the inscription "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)."Put also check (point) and in front of this inscription.The system displays a message to confirm the operation, expressed his agreement by clicking "Yes."And now you can click and "OK".The setting for all folders on your computer is completed, after this procedure, you can see hidden files on a flash drive.
versions of operating systems are different, and it happens that this method is not available.How to open hidden files and folders, if the command button "Service" available on the window pane?You can find this feature via the Start menu in the "Settings", then "Control Panel", and the last - "Folder Options."Open all the same window in which to put a full stop in front of the same inscription "Show hidden files and folders" and "Hide protected operating system files."The settings are also applied to all folders in the system.Open the USB flash drive and you will see a folder out of sight.
More experienced users will enjoy another way to display hidden files - via the command "Run" in the "Start" menu.This is a more sophisticated way, it can be done, perhaps, only the holders of a basic knowledge of programming.But he helps out in cases where the above-mentioned method of setting does not work, and when the virus entered the system so that the deleted command button "Service" on all Windows folders.This recovery method should be entrusted to a specialist because incautious actions on your part can damage the whole operating system, and you will lose important information not only on the flash drive, but also on the whole computer.
How to open hidden files, we now know what to do with these semi-transparent icons on folders?You can work with hidden folders in the same way as before, but you can make an ordinary transparent icon.Call the context menu, right-click directly on the icon hidden folder.In the menu that appears, select "Properties".A window at the bottom of which is in the "Attributes" you will see that the box marked "Hidden" costs "tick" or a point.Here it's the need to remove (left mouse button).Then press the button below "Apply" or just "OK".
Once you have found a lost folder, returned them to a normal appearance again can work with them, after all this, you should disable the function of displaying hidden folders, just in case ...
Finally.Start antivirusnik to check all PCs.This kind of virus settles on a flash drive and infects the entire computer.Do not underestimate the danger of this virus.For example, if the window of any folder in the upper pane disappeared command button "Service" - is a clear sign of the full damage of the virus.If antivirusnik was still not active, start it immediately!Good antivirusnik will clean your computer from viruses and residues of its tracks on a removable flash card.You can not say that the computer from which the virus has got to you ...
