Secret system files hidden in the registry
Secret system files hidden in the registry
Hello, it seems you've recently caught a virus. You mentioned being unable to turn off "Hide protected operating system files" in Explorer, even though you can do so—it just reverts when you open folder options. You attempted registry edits but couldn't locate anything, and process monitor didn’t reveal the issue. I'm here to help gather any details that could assist you. Thanks for sharing.
It might simply be Explorer trying to explore. Recently I needed to reset all settings because the program couldn't recall folder views. If you don’t have access, just create the registry entry. Launch the command prompt with admin rights and enter the provided command. This should update the settings immediately after restarting. Let me know if it works.