Showing Hidden Files and Folders
Updated: 4 years ago
Article ID: 28224
To show hidden files and folders, follow the instructions below.
Windows® 10
- Click Start.
- Type Show hidden files and press Enter.
- Select Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
- Click OK.
Windows® 7 and Windows® 8
- Click Start (Windows Key + Q in Windows 8).
- Click Control Panel.
- In category view, click Appearance and Personalization then Folder Options.
- In icon view, click Folder Options.
- Select the View tab.
- Select Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
- Click Apply, then click OK.
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