Viewing Hidden Files in Windows Explorer

Windows 2000

To enable the viewing of Hidden files follow these steps:

1. Double-click on the My Computer icon.
2. Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
3. After the new window appears select the View tab.
4. Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.
5. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide file extensions for known file types.
6. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.
7. Press the Apply button and then the OK button.

Windows XP

To enable the viewing of Hidden files follow these steps:

1. Double-click on the My Computer icon.
2. Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
3. After the new window appears select the View tab.
4. Put a checkmark in the checkbox labeled Display the contents of system folders.
5. Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.
6. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide file extensions for known file types.
7. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.
8. Press the Apply button and then the OK button. .

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