Windows 10: Unable to click hidden items in file explorer

Discus and support Unable to click hidden items in file explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have been wondering why i cant click show hidden items in file explorer. It has been a problem for a while now and i do not know how to make it work.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by joshua eubanks, Nov 7, 2018.

  1. JOSHUA EUBANKS
    joshua eubanks Win User

    Unable to click hidden items in file explorer


    I have been wondering why i cant click show hidden items in file explorer. It has been a problem for a while now and i do not know how to make it work. It started working again one time but then stopped working again.

    :)
     
    joshua eubanks, Nov 7, 2018
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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, Nov 7, 2018
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  3. JERICHO LAP
    Jericho Lap Win User
    File Explorer and K drive (DVD-RW) opens automatically on start up

    Hi Andrew,

    Are you getting any error messages? I would suggest checking the Startup folder to see if File Explorer is added.

    Follow these steps:

    • Press Windows + R on the keyboard.
    • In the Run command type "%userprofile%" without quotes.
    • Navigate to the following location:

      AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
    • Right click and delete any entry here.
    • Uncheck Hidden Items once done.
    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Jericho Lap, Nov 7, 2018
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  4. SYED ALI IMAMJAFRI
    Syed Ali ImamJafri Win User

    Unable to click hidden items in file explorer

    How To Disable "Show/Hide Hidden Items" Box In View Tab In File Explorer

    Hello,

    I am an Administrator of a PC and I have one User. I have some hidden folders and files and want to hidden these from user. So I want to disable the "Hidden Items" Box, so the users cannot unhide the hidden files.

    How is it possible without 3rd Party Tools? In Windows 7, I do this through Group Policy but here I am applying the same policy and it works and it is preventing users from unhide the file through "Folder Options". But In Windows 10, Users can simply unhide
    the files through go to the "View" tab and then Tick On the "Hidden Items" Box.

    How to Hide or Disable "Hidden Items" Box or "View" tab in File Explorer..?

    Thanks In Advance.
     
    Syed Ali ImamJafri, Nov 7, 2018
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