Windows 10: Folder options no longer working

Hello,


I can no longer see hidden files or folders since latest update.


I know how to turn on and off those options and it is no longer working.


SFC /scannow finds no issue.

DISM various options also find noting wrong.


I even checked the registry without changing anything using the following post to check

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files/show-hidden-files-button-is-not-working-on-windows/f6324bd2-7cb6-4628-b293-044b74eb675e?auth=1



Problem is still can not turn on show hidden files and folders.


How do I fix?

Thanks in advance

Fred

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After an Windows update today, OneDrive folder is no longer listed as a folder available for indexing in the "Indexing Options" control panel.

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File folder search function no longer works

I suggest you remove your cloud drive from the equation until it's clear indexing is working on your internal drive. Were you trying to use Windows search indexing to find things only in cloud storage? Items indexed should be as per your Indexing Options. I've certainly never tried using it to index something in cloud storage. Unless that appears as a drive letter you wont be able to specify it in Indexed locations.

Note this discussion about indexing Onedrive as an example:
OneDrive indexing for WIndows Search – Feature Suggestions for Microsoft OneDrive
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...3-88984b798fce

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OneDrive Personal does not show up in Indexing Options after moving to C:/OneDrive in Windows 10 - Super User

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