hide from windows 7 search

danikcha

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Hide from windows 7 search

Hi,
I use the windows 7 ultimate version.

When i search for files on my pc using the windows explorer search,
the search results show all the files even hidden files from hidden folders :mad:

How can i setup the search settings so it will not show me the hidden files from hidden folders in it's search results?

please help it is very annoying :confused: stuff.

thanx
 
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My Computer My Computer

OS
7
1. Click Start.
2. Type "search" in start search box, wait for files to appear
3. click "Change search options for files and folders".
4. Now, Click on View tab .
5. Under View,

a)Remove the radio button labeled Show hidden files by clicking the Do Not Show option
b)Add the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
c)Add the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.

6. Click on Apply and Ok.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 245 2.90Ghz
Motherboard
Some Gigabyte one, dont remember model
Memory
3.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
8800GTS 512MB
Sound Card
Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual 22" widescreen
Hard Drives
250GB internal, 500GB internal
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W Power Supply
Case
Thermalkake Tsunami Dream
Cooling
Thermaltake Golden Orb II
Keyboard
Saitek Eclipse 2
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Hide from windows 7 search

1. Click Start.
2. Type "search" in start search box, wait for files to appear
3. click "Change search options for files and folders".
4. Now, Click on View tab .
5. Under View,

a)Remove the radio button labeled Show hidden files by clicking the Do Not Show option
b)Add the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
c)Add the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.

6. Click on Apply and Ok.



Thanx, but I'm familiar with the settings you mentioned above.
It doesn't solve my problem completely.

The hidden files which i don't want to be shown in the search results
are hidden by windows AND their folder is locked with password by 3rd party
utility, so there is no way to see them or open them while they are locked.

How can i hide those specific hidden (by win7) and locked files from being shown
in the windows explorer search results even if someone knows how to set back to "Show hidden files" in folder options?
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
7
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