Missing files

[Ryanit]

I have hidden files and folders missing from windows 2003 and I am unable to retrieve and unable to use unhide option.
Any help?.

[Murali_V · Accepted solution]

Hi,
Go to Control panel>folder options>View, and Select show hidden files and folders if you have already tried this option Try the following method:

Open the "Registry Editor" ("Start" >> "Run", then type "regedit" and Enter).
Go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
If the value "SuperHidden" exists, double-click on it to edit its value to (0 = show hidden, 1 = do not show)
If the value "SuperHidden" does not exist, create it as follows
Name: SuperHidden
Type: DWORD
Value: 0
(0: show hidden, 1: do not show)
** Please take a backup of registry before editing.

Regards,
Murali Mohan

[Murali_V]

And, ensure that you are the local administrator.

[Ryanit]

That worked!!! and I was able to retrieve my data.
Thank you very much Murali.

[Murali_V]

i am glad to know that the issue resolved, please dont forget assign points before closing this thread.

Regards,
Murali Mohan