Cannot access hidden files

[CyCo]

My computer was recently infected with the Fujack Virus.

Some files were hidden.

Whenever i click the option to show all files and apply, it shows the "show all" option as enabled.

But i cannot see the hidden files.

When i go back to the option, it is disabled.

Basically i enable it but it keeps resetting to disabled ..

what do i do ?? (except for format )

[anandk]

try this :

Open your registry and find or create the key below.

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value, called "Hidden" and set it according to the value data below.

Exit your registry; you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Registry Settings
User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\
Advanced]
Value Name: Hidden
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: (1 = show hidden, 2 = do not show)

c this too http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/961/

[Mr2501]

To correctly show the hidden files you have to restore the default value of this registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\NOHIDDE N
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000002

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000002

Regards

[prashanthnbhat]

I think this is due to a virus:Brontok. I had a similar problem. I deleted brontok from linux, edited the registry and the problem was solved

[alok4best]

Even I hd the same problem 3 days back..changed the DWord value,and added a new entry to registry..everything smooth now..