Question:
How do I Unhide a hidden file??
Answer:
There are two ways to unhide a hidden file. There's a DOS command that can do it, and there's a Windows graphical way.
To do it in DOS, open an MS-DOS Prompt window (Start > Programs > MS-DOS Prompt) and CD to the directory where the file is. At the prompt, type:
ATTRIB filename.ext -h
This will remove the hidden attribute from the file.
To do it graphically, go to the directory where the file is. If you can't see the file, then do this: Go to the View menu and choose either Options or Folder Options. In the window that pops up, click on the View tab, and have Windows Show All Files. This will let you see all files. If you have IE4, hidden files will show up with
grayish dim to their icons. Right-click the file, and choose Properties from the menu that appears. In the window that appears, uncheck the Hidden box.
Asked By: Shemisc@aol.com
Date: 12/28/97
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