Windows 10: Files suddenly made "hidden", with consequences

Discus and support Files suddenly made "hidden", with consequences in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I suddenly found that I couldn't edit a WordPad doc that is saved on my desktop and save the edited version - "Access denied". Then noticed that many... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by clemenzina, Jul 26, 2019.

  1. CLEMENZINA
    clemenzina Win User

    Files suddenly made "hidden", with consequences


    I suddenly found that I couldn't edit a WordPad doc that is saved on my desktop and save the edited version - "Access denied".

    Then noticed that many icons on the desktop are "greyed out".

    Tested resizing a jpg on the desktop and saving it - "JPG save error! Can't open file for writing".

    An internet search told me that these files are "hidden" and must be unhidden - sure enough, when I look in Properties of each file the Hidden box is ticked.

    More searching found that I could uncheck the Hidden box in File Explorer>Desktop>Properties - but the box is not checked! That leaves me having to uncheck every single file that has inexplicably* been made hidden. Is there another way to do it?

    *The only explanation I can think of is that Feature Update for 1903 was installed at great length on the 24th. Maybe I hadn't noticed the problem before today because I didn't have to edit a file on the desktop till now.

    :)
     
    clemenzina, Jul 26, 2019
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  2. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User

    All hidden files turned Un-hidden

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being part of Windows 10.

    I suggest you to re-add them to the hidden items list and check.

    Steps:

    • Right click on the folders to hide, select Properties.
    • Go to General tab, under Attributes check mark the option
      Hidden.
    • Click on Apply and on Ok.

    I suggest you not to use any third party anti-virus software. Try to use Windows Defender.

    Refer: Using Windows Defender

    Hope it helps. Feel free to contact us for further assistance on Windows Operating System, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jul 26, 2019
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Jul 26, 2019
    #3
  4. ACELYN ALC
    Acelyn Alc Win User

    Files suddenly made "hidden", with consequences

    Show hidden file button are unchecked

    Hi Priyankjain,

    We would like to know more about your concern. Please provide the following information:

    • Have you enabled the Hidden files and folders view tab before?
    • Are there any changes made prior to this issue
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you perform System File Checker (SFC) scan.

    System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. To perform the SFC Scan, you may refer to this
    link.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Acelyn Alc, Jul 26, 2019
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