Windows 10: Hidden folders and files greyed out in Windows 10

Discus and support Hidden folders and files greyed out in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, I'm setting up my new laptop which has Windows 10 and was trying to find seemingly hidden folders e.g. C:\Users\XXXX\AppData. In File Explorer I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by GBlack74, Dec 7, 2020.

  1. GBLACK74
    GBlack74 Win User

    Hidden folders and files greyed out in Windows 10


    Hi,


    I'm setting up my new laptop which has Windows 10 and was trying to find seemingly hidden folders e.g. C:\Users\XXXX\AppData. In File Explorer I navigated to This PC>Windows C:>Users and thought I'd try and find a way of viewing hidden folders by right clicking User properties and ticking the Attributes boxes for Read-only and Hidden. When I clicked Apply a loading bar appeared and it did 'something'.


    After this I was unable to see anything in the User folder Except a Public folder and all other folders in Files Explorer seemed empty. Now software such as MS Office and MS Photos etc begin to open but can't seem to open any files. I've worked out how to make Hidden Files visible now with File Explorer>View and clicking Hidden Items so it looks like everything is still there BUT many icons, files and folders are now greyed out. How can I remedy this? Thanks

    :)
     
    GBlack74, Dec 7, 2020
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  2. WOJTASRED
    WojtasRed Win User

    Hidden folders

    I installed `Kane and Lynch` on my PC twice in Program Files(x86) folder but I can`t find them (2 folders with game). But free space on my HDD is lower. So there`re those folders on my hdd. I use option `unhide` hidden folders but still can`t find them. Any suggestions? How can i delete those hidden folders?

    When I run istallation for this game I can see those folders in Program Files(x86) folde.

    I`m using Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
     
    WojtasRed, Dec 7, 2020
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Dec 7, 2020
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  4. AMD64SKATER
    amd64skater Win User

    Hidden folders and files greyed out in Windows 10

    How to make a Uber Hidden Folder

    yeah but if you search within windows search can u still be able to find files you put in it like say porn or somthing like that. that you can hide from the g/f or wife lol
     
    amd64skater, Dec 7, 2020
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