How to view hidden folders in Windows 7

How to view hidden folders in Windows 7

Viewing hidden files and folders in Windows 7 requires logging in to the Control Panel and to playing around with the settings. This guide explains how to do it.

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What You'll Need

  • view hidden files
  • view hidden folders
  • view windows 7 hidden files and folders

Warning

Some folders contain hidden operating system files. If you change, move or delete them you can cause serious damage.

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1
    click on the Start menu and select "Control Panel."
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2
    Click on "Apperance and personalization".
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3
    Under "Folder options" click on "Show hidden files and folders".
  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4
    Select the "Show hidden files, folders and drives" option and click on the "OK" button
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    Step 5

    Step 5
    Now all the hidden directories will be seen in a transparent. folder.

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