How do I restore default attributes to files and folders in Windows 7


  1. Posts : 83
    Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Service Pack 1
       #1

    How do I restore default attributes to files and folders in Windows 7


    Something in my computer changed the way that certain files are hidden. I do not have a recent restore point that allow me to reverse the changes; does anyone know of a way to reset the attributes of files and folders to their default settings in Windows 7?
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #2

    Is this what you are looking for?

    By Brink:

    User Folders - Restore Default Location
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  3. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #3

    TONPumper said:
    Something in my computer changed the way that certain files are hidden. I do not have a recent restore point that allow me to reverse the changes; does anyone know of a way to reset the attributes of files and folders to their default settings in Windows 7?
    "Something" is a bit of a red flag, have you scanned with your AV and Malwarebytes to make sure your clean?

    This may help as well,

    Reset System and Hidden Attributes for Files or Folders Caused by Virus
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  4. Posts : 83
    Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
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    It's not a virus that caused the issue. I think I may have corrupted something with all of the changes that I've made to my computer lately, with installing and uninstalling programs, and changing the Windows theme for better performance.

    The fix provided by Layback Bear seems to be a fix for the location of user folders, but I just want to change the attribute.
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  5. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
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    There are 4 methods provided at the link I posted for changing attributes, I suggested the virus scans because you said "Something"
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  6. Posts : 83
    Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I ran a virus scan, but it didn't find anything.
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