How to see hidden Files & Folders in Windows XP / Vista?

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

We can easily hide any file or folder using in-built Windows feature. Now to view / show hidden files and folder or to unhide them – you need to turn ON view hidden files and folder option.

Steps to see hidden Files & Folders

1. Double click on My Computer icon or press Win+E keys.

2. Click menu option Tools, then click on Folder options.

3. In new window, click on view tab.

4. Select ‘Show Hidden Files & Folders’ option.

5. Click on Apply and OK.

Now you will see hidden files and folders with faded icons. Right click on file and folder with faded icon or display, uncheck hidden option and click on apply. Now specific file or folder is NOT hidden and is like normal folder or file in Windows.

▼ More Readings
  • How to hide File or folder in Windows XP / Vista?
    Sometimes we don’t want other users on your computer to view / access a specific file or folder. In such situation, you can easily hide any file or folder in Windows XP or Vista and prevent...
  • Cant see hidden folders & files – Folder options missing
    Just opened a folder, went to menu option Tools > Folder Options. Hang on, Folder options is just not there and is missing. So, with no folder options – how do I access settings to view...
  • How to unhide & view hidden icons on taskbar?
    Depending on software applications in Windows startup, taskbar can become a crowded place. Window hides inactive icon and only show active program application icons on the taskbar. Sometimes you are looking an application icon for quick...
Loading
Tags: , , , , ,
Comments
One Response “How to see hidden Files & Folders in Windows XP / Vista?”
Add a Comment
Have your say, add a comment
If you want an image to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!