Show "super hidden" files

Some files in Windows are hidden because if edited could cause harm or damage to the system. Some files however are "super hidden" to make sure that nobody touches them, as if you do touch them, they will harm the operating system.

However if you’re crazy enough or an extremely advanced user, you can change this in the Registry to see these files.

  1. Go to Start then Run (or press the Windows key + R), type in regedit and hit Enter.
  2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced.
  3. Change the value of the SuperHidden key to 1.
  4. Close Registry Editor.

You may need to restart your computer to see the effects.

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7 comments

  1. tarun INDIA says:
    November 27th, 2007 at 12:54 am

    it really works

  2. Flob Onyu UNITED KINGDOM says:
    January 26th, 2008 at 3:14 am

    It REALLY DOES WORK !!!
    bvut anyone who says that must surely then ask, “ok so now what the hell am I gonna do with these files”?

    It works but for 99.9999% of users they would never need this feature turned on as they will not have a clue what the hell theyre lookin at when they see one of these files - much less what to do with em.

  3. eshware UNITED STATES says:
    February 27th, 2008 at 10:05 am

    This can also be set directly through folder options.

    1. Go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Folder Options, Show hidden files and folders.
    2. Click on the ‘View’ tab.
    3. Un-check ‘Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)’
    4. A warning dialog will appear. Click ‘Yes’ if you are sure you want to display these files.

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    September 4th, 2008 at 5:53 am

    yes, I did by something that you tell me above but it still not work,I hope you will have other methods to show me.
    thank

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