Windows 7 How to Unlock a Hidden Folder and Recover Pictures in Windows

Herm61

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I have a locked folder that shows as empty even thouproperties shows that the folder contains over 1 MB. How can I unlock this folder and get mypictures back?
 

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1MB isn't much for pictures. Try going to control panel, folder options, view. Check "the show hidden files" and uncheck the "hide system files".

patcooke

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1MB isn't much for pictures. Try going to control panel, folder options, view. Check "the show hidden files" and uncheck the "hide system files".
 

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zvit

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Windows doesn't have a folder lock function. This can only be done with 3rd party software. What did you lock it with?
 

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