Some of my Library folders are hidden in Windows 7

Some of my library folders are hidden for some reason, like pictures, documents, music.  My Downloads folder isn't.  I know they're there; I went Organise - folder and search options - show hidden files and folders and they appear, but foggy like they're hidden.  So I checked the folders they point to, they were attributed 'hidden' so I un-hid them, folder shortcuts still foggy and hidden.  I can't select an attribute for the shortcut when I right-click on say, Pictures from the left pane.

What is wrong?  Can someone please tell me where to change this so I can fix it.

James

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Hi,

Did you make any changes on the computer before the problem started?

By default, the folders under the Library (pictures, music, documents and videos) are unhidden and you cannot hide them.

Follow these steps and check if it fixes the problem:

Step 1: Reset folder view settings.
a. Click Tools menu on the menu bar of Windows Explorer window and choose Folder Options.
b. In the Folder Options window select View tab and click Reset Folders button.
c. You will be asked to confirm whether to reset all folders of this type to the default view setup, click Yes.

Step 2: Download and run the fixit tool from the link below:
Diagnose and repair Windows File and Folder Problems automatically

Step 3: Perform a system restore to restore the computer to an earlier point in time before the problem started.

Refer these links for help:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Restore-system-files-and-settings  
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/System-Restore-frequently-asked-questions  


Regards,
Afzal Taher - Microsoft Support.
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