Microsoft KB Archive/186263

= FP97: Files, Folders Beginning with Underscore Character Disappear =

Article ID: 186263

Article Last Modified on 10/1/2001

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft FrontPage 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q186263



For a Microsoft FrontPage 2000 version of this article, see 205662.

For a Microsoft FrontPage 98 version of this article, see 194244.



SYMPTOMS
When you give a file or folder a name that begins with an underscore ("_") character, the file disappears from view. If you attempt to recreate the file, you will be asked if you want to replace the file.



CAUSE
In FrontPage, a file or folder name that begins with an underscore character has special meaning. The file or folder becomes "invisible" or hidden as a means for protecting sensitive files and folders.



RESOLUTION
To view hidden folders and files in FrontPage, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Web Settings.
 * 2) Click the Advanced tab.
 * 3) In the Options section, click to select the "Show documents in hidden directories' check box. Click OK.

You will now be able to see all files and folders whose names begin with an underscore character.

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