Fix the Problem of Show Hidden Files & Folders Getting Reset

This is a very common problem that the option that "Show Hidden files and folders" always gets reset each time when we set it to show the hidden files. Possibly the system is infected by a virus named "amvo.exe". This virus can be easily removed by any Antivirus Software. But the problem is not solved. for this you to do the following ----

1) Goto start->Run. then type regedit and press enter to open Registry Editor.

2) Then goto the following Key ---

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\NOHIDDEN

3) In the right hand side there are two keys, they are - CheckedValue, DefaultValue
If you still have the problem then value of the key "CheckedValue" will be 1. So change the value to 2. Make sure that value of "DefaultValue" is 2.

4) Now exit Registry Editor and test it.

How To Run an Application(exe) When Explorer.exe Starts

If you want to run your own custom application(exe) when "Explorer.exe" starts then you have to integrate your application with Explorer.exe using registry.

1) Goto Start->Run, type regedit and press enter to open Registry Editor.

2) Then goto the following key ---

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

3) Then at the right side press right mouse button and create a new "String Value". Name it Shell.

4) Double click it to modify. Then type the following in the text field ---

explorer.exe c:\your_folder\your_application.exe

5) All done. Now close all applciation and reboot your PC and test it.