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How to see hidden folders?

1. Windows XP

To enable display of hidden folders for Windows XP use "Tools→Folder Options" menu item of Windows Explorer.

'Tools→Folder Options' of Windows Explorer in Windows XP

Then select "View" tab (arrow 1 on the image) and enable "Show hidden files and folders" option (arrow 2 on the image). Then press "Apply" (arrow 3 on the image).

Enable 'Show hidden files and folders' option in Windows XP

2. Windows Vista / 7

For Windows Vista/7 use "Tools→Folder Options" menu item of Windows Explorer.

'Tools→Folder Options' of Windows Explorer in Windows Vista/7

Then select "View" tab (arrow 1 on the image) and enable "Show hidden files, folders and drives" option (arrow 2 on the image). Then press "Apply" (arrow 3 on the image).

Enable 'Show hidden files and folders' in Windows Vista/7

3. Windows 10

For Windows 10, open "Control Panel" and click on "Appearance and Personalization" setings

'Control Panel→Appearance and Personalization' settings in Windows 10

Then click on "Show hidden files and folders" option

'Control Panel→Folder Options→Show hidden files and folders'

Then select "View" tab (arrow 1 on the image) and enable "Show hidden files, folders and drives" option (arrow 2 on the image). Then press "Apply" (arrow 3 on the image).

Enable 'Show hidden files and folders' option in Windows 10

4. Windows 11

For Windows 11, open File Explorer and cick the See more (three-dotted) menu and select the "Options" pop-up item.

Open 'Folder Options' in Windows 10

Then select "View" tab (arrow 1 on the image) and enable "Show hidden files, folders and drives" option (arrow 2 on the image). Then press "Apply" (arrow 3 on the image).

Enable 'Show hidden files and folders' option in Windows 10