windows explorer wont show hidden files 1

[murrayja]

I want to view my email folders under documents & settings > user name > application data. Application data is hidden. When I set explorer to view hidden files it won't take. It shows the radio button being selected but when I go back in to check it, it is unselected. I have been poking around the registry comparing HCU>Software>Microsoft>Windows>CurrentVersion>Explorer>advanced values to another xp-pro that works OK.

Suggestions welcomed !!

thanks
jim murray

 

[smah]

I'd reset your security settings back to the defaults, then your changes to the folder view settings should stay

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222

 

[murrayja]

I ran the cmd specified at the kb link and there was no defltbase.inf file in windows\inf. It did however remove the logon requirement which is good.

It still reverts to "do not show..."

jim

 

[murrayja]

my bad!!!
I ran the cmd for vista not XP.
now its doing a lot of stuff.