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Procedure
- Access the Control Panel.
- Type “folder” into the search bar and select Show hidden files and folders.
- Then, click on the View tab at the top of the window.
- Under Advanced Settings, locate “Hidden files and folders.”
- Click on OK.
- Hidden files will now be shown when performing searches in Windows Explorer.
How do I show hidden files in Windows 10?
View hidden files and folders in Windows 10
- Open File Explorer from the taskbar.
- Select View > Options > Change folder and search options.
- Select the View tab and, in Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives and OK.
How do you show hidden files on Mac?
The long way to show hidden Mac OS X files is as follows:
- Open Terminal found in Finder > Applications > Utilities.
- In Terminal, paste the following: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES.
- Press return.
- Hold the ‘Option/alt’ key, then right click on the Finder icon in the dock and click Relaunch.
How do I find hidden files on my laptop?
View hidden files in Windows XP
- Click the Start button and then My Computer.
- Click Tools and then Folder Options.
- In the Folder Options window click the View tab.
- In the View tab, under Advanced Settings, select Show hidden files, folders and drives.
- Click Apply, then OK.
How do I unhide a folder?
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.
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