Thread: Auto UnHide .System-folder

Thank you very much qwik. Today I buy a new nuvi 2595 and in first at all I want to do a back up copy to all device. But how qwik says it's a little different with new garmin devices but I read this up and right now I made an all things copy. Thanks again dude.

I found a simple way to unhide System folder:
Right click,Properties and uncheck Hidden
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Originally Posted by krasi1606

I found a simple way to unhide System folder:
Right click,Properties and uncheck Hidden

Two things:
1. To right click on the .System folder, you need to make it visible first.
2. Changing the attribute will last temporarily only. The moment you disconnect the nüvi from the computer, it resets the folder attributes (read post #1 properly):

Originally Posted by qwik

You don't need a hide script, after you unplug it from the USB the nüvi changes the folder attributes.

So although the intention is good, having to change the folder attribute each time you want to see it defeats the purpose.

EDIT: To permanently allow your PC to see the hidden .System folder until a major upgrade or reset, open Control Panel > Folder Options (or "File Explorer Options" - OS dependent) > View - set the radio button for "Show hidden files, folders and drives" and uncheck the box for "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) as shown below:

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Click Apply then OK to exit. Be aware that this will also show normally hidden things on your PC such as the ProgramData folder. You may not want to do this if other people use your PC.

krasi1606 gave absolutely relevant and simple one-time way to make hidden folders visible through the internal Windows dialog. This setting is enough to copy files to and from .System folder.
OS saves this natural and convenient setting, so you need not to think of it again. The first thing to be done after the OS installation.
Can't realize why do you want to remove that 'hidden' attribute.

Originally Posted by smokefree

Not being in a habit of repeating myself, but I'll make an exception for you here.

Me - too:

Can't realize why do you want to remove that 'hidden' attribute.

Of course my english is rather poor, so i'll try once again and in other words: what for do you remove that attribute (hidden)? What is your aim? As described above one time OS setting 'to show hidden folders' is sufficient to manage files within all the folders in the system including hidden ones (provided you have enough rights).
i never remove no attributes (neither H, nor S) but copy newer files to and delete older ones from .SYSTEM.