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.
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
Step 1
click on the Start menu and select "Control Panel." - 2
Step 2
Click on "Apperance and personalization". - 3
Step 3
Under "Folder options" click on "Show hidden files and folders". - 4
Step 4
Select the "Show hidden files, folders and drives" option and click on the "OK" button - 5
Step 5
Now all the hidden directories will be seen in a transparent. folder.