We know that the Windows operating system contains some files and yet other system files and folders which are hidden by default. These are hidden so that the end-user does not by chance end up deleting or modifying their contents as they are required by the system to function properly. But there may be times, when you may need to show these hidden files and folders.
Show Hidden files and folders
To do this, type Folder Options in start search and hit Enter to open Folder Options window. Under the View tab, check the
Hidden files, folders and drivescheck box. If you need to also show the system protected hidden files and folders too, uncheck the
Hide protected operating system filesoption.
Click
Apply and
exit. The hidden files and folders will now be visible.
Hidden files and folders option missing
If you find that in your Windows, when you open your Windows Explorer > Organize > Folder & Search Option > Folder Options > View > Advanced Settings, the
Show Hidden Files, Folders and Drives option is missing, then here is a Registry hack you can try, to enable it.
Create a
system restore point first. Then type regedit in Windows start search box and hit Enter.
Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden
In the right pane, right click on
Type and select
Modify. Here Change Value Data to “
group” without the inverted commas.
Click
OK >
Exit.
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