I can't believe I'm asking this.

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tigisfat

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For as well as I know computers, every once in a while the newer OSs throw me for a big loop, usually when I'm trying to find a function I know exists.

Where is C:\documents and settings? How do I enable it for view if I can't see it? I used to be able to get to it.
 
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You using Vista? Windows 7?
C:\Documents and Settings folder doesn’t exist anymore in Vista or Windows 7.
It was replaced by the C:\Users & C:\ProgramData.
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in Win 7 go to c:\Users -> Username -> you will see the app data, desktop, downloads...etc folders

cheers
TJ
 
You have to change your folder options Via control panel/appearance and personalization/folder options/ Show hidden files and folders. At least in windows 7. I forgot how I did it in XP.
 
I've got vista going.

It's here somewhere. I've been to it before.
 
You can also try the windows search and let that find it for you.
Just type in the file name you are looking for and let her rip.
 
gradyhappyg said:
You can also try the windows search and let that find it for you.
Just type in the file name you are looking for and let her rip.
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I put the whole file path in and it's not happening.

If the path didn't exist, FSX woudn't run.
 
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Need to show "Hidden Files", perhaps?
  • Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button
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    , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.
  • Click the View tab.
  • Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK..
...................................................... That'll be $35
 
boxcar said:
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Need to show "Hidden Files", perhaps?
  • Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button
    4f6cbd09-148c-4dd8-b1f2-48f232a2fd33.png
    , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.
  • Click the View tab.
  • Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK..
...................................................... That'll be $35
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I don't have a 'folder options' available there, and the folder options under 'organize' is not selectable.
 
Ok now I am getting frustrated.LOL I think with Vista and don't quote me on this the folder options are in well errrrrrr.
Try Opening the control panel and in the upper right hand corner see if you have tools click that and see if it opens a folder options menu.
Thats how it worked in XP.
 
gradyhappyg said:
Ok now I am getting frustrated.LOL I think with Vista and don't quote me on this the folder options are in well errrrrrr.
Try Opening the control panel and in the upper right hand corner see if you have tools click that and see if it opens a folder options menu.
Thats how it worked in XP.
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That's not there in Vista. It's got that new control panel that's made for people who don't know what they're doing.

I just don't understand why I can't open up folder options.
 
Hi
First up Im no vista /win7 user, but if your not logged in as administrator you wont be able to do very much.I got rid of win7 because I got fed up spending so much time looking for things (its all there just hidden ...groooan) its like you went down the pub and someone came in and remodeled your house, then tells you you cant play with your toys anymore......the older I get the less I like change for no apparent gain
Wozza
 
gradyhappyg said:
Ok try this http://www.vista4beginners.com/Folder-Options looks like I failed in my task to help.
Maybe this will, seems they hid folder options in Vista.
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holy cow, when I press 'alt', it's not under tools, and when I use the search function, it won't find 'folder options'. What on earth is going on?:mixedsmi:


It appears that others have had this problem since having viruses or worms, according to the link you politely provided (thank you). Even when all signs of malware are removed, the hidden files will become hidden again and there is literally no way to get at the folder options menu. I don't get it. I guess the only logical and responsible thing to do is to get an entirely new computer.
 
Bummer I do feel your pain> Been having trouble getting into some files with win7 it keeps saying access denied no matter what I try GRRRRRRR!!!! it makes me very angry indeed. Sorry I couldn't help good luck.
Now where did I put that hammer? LOL
 
gradyhappyg said:
Bummer I do feel your pain> Been having trouble getting into some files with win7 it keeps saying access denied no matter what I try GRRRRRRR!!!! it makes me very angry indeed. Sorry I couldn't help good luck.
Now where did I put that hammer? LOL
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Thank you very much for the help you were able to provide.


Does anyone know how to fix the current problem of being unable to access folder options?
 
Right, presumably you're trying to find the Application Data folder with the FSX config and the like?

Local Disk (C: ) > Users > [Name] > AppData (hidden folder) > Roaming (> Microsoft > FSX)

Now to view hidden files, I have a tool bar at the top (just below the search bar, etc) which doesn't really look like XPs - it contains Organize > Include in library > Share with > New Folder.

Go to: Organize > Folder and search options > View > Hidden files and folders

Hope that helps.
 
help and search are (and have always been) 2 of the most useless windows features of all.
right now, even on xp, i can ask it to find folders that i know how to get to, and it won't find them.
how cool is that? i can find them, but the o/s cannot.
 
This is for Vista to see Hidden Files and Folders:

Open Windows Explorer, click on Tools and then Folder Options, click on the View tab and click on the radio button under the Hidden Files Folder that says "Show Hidden Files and Folders".

I don't have FS installed on this computer so I can't help with the file path.

K
 
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