Hi Kurt,

Try logging in as administrator in Safe mode.

How to start in Safe mode:
http://www.rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Safe%20mode

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Kurt Buehler" <KurtBuehler@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I recently needed to reveal hidden files and folders on my computer. I
>Have
> Windows XP home edition SP2. In control panel>folder options, under the
> view
> tab, there are no advanced settings, they are completely missing. So, it
> is
> impossible for me to make hidden folders viewable. The advanced settings
> used to be there. Can anyone help me get them back?