Thread: Auto UnHide .System-folder

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.