help needed guys

vicky_l7 · 26-11-2007, 02:52 PM

I have windows xp with sp2 whenever i tried to enable show hidden files in folder option it resets itself to do not show hidden files and it doesnt shoew hidden files and i want to edit boot.ini i am able to open it but it is not allowing me to edit it.

shadow2get · 26-11-2007, 06:51 PM

ok ... Got these from the NET.

Here are 3 options what you can try.

OPTION 1:
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You can run SFC utility for checking system files corruption. You would be needing the XP cd if some system files are corrupt.

Run this in the command prompt.

sfc /scannow

For more information regarding SFC, click the link below:
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

You can then try the normal routine for showing Protected/System files from Folder Options.
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OPTION 2:
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This is a Registry Modification hack. Backup your current registry before applying any of the following.

Backup Registry Help: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

Right Click the link below & save it. Double Click/Click the registry file. Press YES to continue addition to registry.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...vesettings.reg

Reboot & Check if it works now.
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OPTION 3:
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Right Click the link below & save it. Double Click/Click the VB script file. Press Yes to execute the script.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...iddenfiles.vbs

Reboot & Check if it works now.
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Lemme know if any of them worked.

Batistabomb · 26-11-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vicky_l7

I have windows xp with sp2 whenever i tried to enable show hidden files in folder option it resets itself to do not show hidden files and it doesnt shoew hidden files and i want to edit boot.ini i am able to open it but it is not allowing me to edit it.

it's a win32-TR worm i think this came from your recently connected USB devices like pendrives,i-pod e.t.c;

So first system restore if also problem persists use a good scanner also here a virus scanner Avast Antivirus can help you even though you are infected with a worm