Andrew Dunstan wrote:
> >OK, I can't believe I know the answer to this, but if you display your
> >%USERPROFILE directory using the standard XP directory viewer, and under
> >Tools/Folder_Options, choose "View" then look at the "Hidden Files and
> >Folders" option. I bet you will see "Show hidden files and folders"
> >enabled, but by default that radio button is disabled.
> >
> >So, buy default "Application Data" is invisible in that application,
> >though you have enabled it, probably because you know what you are doing
> >and need to get to certain configuration files.
> >
> >
>
> Bzzzt. The hidden attribute is not set on the directory. Has nothing to
> do with my explorer settings. When I turn that setting off I can still
> see the folder.
Well, on my XP Pro system when I turn off that radio button the
"Application Data" directory disappears. I wonder if you have it set
higher up and have it set to 'include subdirectories'.
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