Hidden and system files

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 05/31/04 

Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 04:42:20 -0700

When you check show hidden files & folers - it shows
system files.

>-----Original Message-----
>I know to open the Tools menu , Folder Options, View tab,
>and change to show hidden files and folders, but where
do
>I reveal <system files and folders>?
>
>Thanks for any help! Gregg
>.
>

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