Quick Answer: How to Show Hidden Files in Windows 7?
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Open any folder > select organise > folder and search options, select view tab and under hidden files and folders setting, select “show hidden files, folders and drives”, and uncheck the option “Hide protected operating system files” and click ok, click yes if a prompt appears for confirmation, now you should be able

How do I show hidden files?

Select the Start button, then select Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization. Select Folder Options, then select the View tab. Under Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then select OK.

How do I unhide a folder?

Here’s how to display hidden files and folders.

  • Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button. , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.
  • Click the View tab.
  • Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then click OK.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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