The folder C:\users has suddenly gone

Question

I am using Windows 8. By using the file browser (or command line) I was able to view the list of files under c:\users\.
I then tried to change to settings to be able to see hidden files so in the File's properties I checked the attribute 'Hidden'. Since then, instead of seeing also additional files and folders under my user's directory. all this directory disappeared. and then by a similar action all the 'users' folder also disappeared.
So now either from file explorer or from windows command line I can't see users under c:\ drive. How can I returned it to be viewed again???

Solution

In Windows Explorer, on the View tab, click Options. Then, enable "Show hidden files, folders, or drives" and disable "Hide protected operating system files." You should then be able to see the C:\Users folder in Windows Explorer.

Comments

[Christopher Hostage]

And then, right-click on the C:\Users folder, and uncheck Hidden. I suggest not leaving hidden files visible.