Help viewing a list of hidden files

[aaron_s]

Hey Guys,
I need to find a way to view all the hidden files in a particular directory. The problem is I cant find them just by enabling the show hidden files option in Win7 'cause they're all scattered.
It would be great help if ANYONE could guide me(I'm a noob when it comes to cmd) view the files; they are extremely important!!

 

[shadow71]

Off the top of my head: if you've already enabled show hidden files, do a wildcard search - *.(filetype), without the parentheses on the drive your searching

 

[howdy2028]

download and install xplorer2 lite. a freeware that will show you everything your naked eye can't see.

-ed

 

[aaron_s]

Off the top of my head: if you've already enabled show hidden files, do a wildcard search - *.(filetype), without the parentheses on the drive your searching

I've tried that, hasn't helped out much. I wanted something that could provide me with the full list, irrespective of the show hidden folder option being enabled....

 

[WR2]

Are these 'hidden files' ones you've hidden yourself?
Or are they the usual system hidden files?

 

[aaron_s]

Are these 'hidden files' ones you've hidden yourself?
Or are they the usual system hidden files?

They are the files that I've hidden....
I just don't remember exactly where i put them and it really is frustrating 'cause I need them most now.....

 

[howdy2028]

They are the files that I've hidden....
I just don't remember exactly where i put them and it really is frustrating 'cause I need them most now.....

have you tried xplorer2 lite? just install and run it then it will show everything inside your pc.

 

[aaron_s]

have you tried xplorer2 lite? just install and run it then it will show everything inside your pc.

yes, I've tried it, I've managed to find some...
but, I really want something that can ONLY SHOW me the hidden files and folders

 

[WR2]

Nothing I know of can do that.

Do you know the type of file, and the approximate date created? You can search and sort by type across a whole drive.

 

[howdy2028]

try this:

in folder option, enable "Show Hidden Files and Folders"
in your Explorer search box type "attributes:2" (without the quotes).
This will search the entire tree for all files marked hidden.
The number "2" is a number representation of the file attribute "hidden".

 

[aaron_s]

try this:

in folder option, enable "Show Hidden Files and Folders"
in your Explorer search box type "attributes:2" (without the quotes).
This will search the entire tree for all files marked hidden.
The number "2" is a number representation of the file attribute "hidden".

Tried it, bad luck...
At first, I could see some along with the normal files(the one's that haven't been hidden)
but then later on nothing seems to come up........
P.S: when i type in attributes, it seems to get highlighted with blue, is that normal?

 

[aaron_s]

Best answer selected by aaron_s.