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To make it harder to delete, modify or move them by mistake.
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What is the difference between hidden files and system files?
System files are files the operating system needs to function (and they may be hidden). Hidden files are those files that are not displayed when you show a directory listing. A file can be both a system file and a hidden file, but a hidden file does not have to be a system file, nor does a system file need to be hidden.
If you remove hidden and useless files from your hard drive will it delete aim and things like that?
Typically hidden files are never useless, that's why there hidden, to prevent people from deleting important system files. Aim and other programs normally do not hide their files. But windows (XP, Vista, etc.) hide files to prevent deletion. This is because they are vital to the operation of the OS (operating system.) I would recommend that you do not ever delete hidden files, unless you are fully aware of what the file is used for and are sure that it won't impact the stability of your system.
When I reinstall Windows 8.1 will my hidden files stay hidden or not hidden?
"Hidden" is a file attribute; this is information about the file that shouldn't change when you reinstall the operating system.
Can you safely delete all hidden files?
No, you can't. Some of hidden folders are system and required for OS to run.
How do you view URLs in brower cache?
Browsers cache is hidden in your system. Hidden files have to be enabled in order to view URL's.
How to display operating system files after being affected by virus?
This is not the same as showing Hidden Files and Folders. Hidden Files and Folders are not the same as Hidden Operating System Files. Hidden Files and Folders uses the Value Name of "Hidden" where Hidden Operating System Files uses the Value Name of "ShowSuperHidden" in the registry. Click [Start] [Run] [Regedit] Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: ShowSuperHidden Modify/Create the Value Name [ShowSuperHidden] according to the Value Data listed below. Value Data: [0 = ShowSuperHidden Disabled / 1 = ShowSuperHidden Enabled] Yours Truly Cmos J This is not the same as showing Hidden Files and Folders. Hidden Files and Folders are not the same as Hidden Operating System Files. Hidden Files and Folders uses the Value Name of "Hidden" where Hidden Operating System Files uses the Value Name of "ShowSuperHidden" in the registry. Click [Start] [Run] [Regedit] Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: ShowSuperHidden Modify/Create the Value Name [ShowSuperHidden] according to the Value Data listed below. Value Data: [0 = ShowSuperHidden Disabled / 1 = ShowSuperHidden Enabled] Yours Truly Cmos J
When was Hidden Files created?
Hidden Files was created on 2009-02-24.
How many attributes do files have?
Archive (A)Read Only (R)Hidden (H)System (S)
How do you view the cache files on your internet browserhtml?
You can view the cache files on your system but the folder is hidden. It is present in Chrome/UserData/Default/Cache.
How do you erase a computer hidden icon?
Be careful with hidden files. Some system files are hidden for a good reason. I will assume you use Windows : 1. Open Windows Explorer; 2. Click on Tools; 3. Click on Folder Options ..; 4. Click on View tab; 5. Click on Hidden files and folders; 6. Select Show hidden files and folders; 7. Click OK; 8. Delete the icon; 9. Set option back to Do not show hidden files and folders (for security reason if you are not the only one using the computer).
Would the ls -a command show hidden files?
Yes, in Linux or Unix, this command will show all files including hidden files in the current directoryl. In general, hidden files are files whose name begins with a period "."
What Command displays or changes the read only archive system and hidden characteristics of files?
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