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Q139772: Compression Agent Does Not Set Exceptions for Hidden Files

Article: Q139772
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 18-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to set exceptions for specific files using the Browse button in
Compression Agent, hidden files are not displayed.

CAUSE
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Hidden files do not appear in the Browse dialog box, even if you have chosen to
view all files in My Computer.

RESOLUTION
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To set exceptions for specific hidden files without removing the files' Hidden
attribute, enter the full path for each hidden file in the Add Exceptions dialog
box.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Plus! version 1.0 for
Windows 95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbGamesSearch kbPlusSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbPlus95
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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