Show hidden files and folders

Learn how to show hidden files and folders.

Windows 10

  1. Type in the search box on the taskbar Folder and then select from the search results Show hidden files and folders out of.

  2. Choose under Advanced settings Show hidden files, folders and drives and then OK out of.

Windows 8.1

  1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then select Seek out of. (If you're using a mouse, point to the top-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then select Seek out of.)

  2. Type in the search box Folder a. Then select in the search results Folder Options out of.

  3. Choose the tab Opinion out of.

  4. Choose under Advanced settings Show hidden files, folders and drives and then OK out of.

Windows 7

  1. Select the Start button and then Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization out of.

  2. Choose Folder Options and then the tab Opinion out of.

  3. Choose under Advanced settingsShow hidden files, folders and drives" and then OK out.