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How to view hidden system files in Windows 7
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Wednesday July 28, 2010
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Wednesday July 28, 2010
By default,
Windows operating systems
will hide certain files from you and this includesWindows 7
. There are ways toview hidden files
but it requires a little tweak inWindows Explorer
. This will allows you to view, modify and delete these files, but use caution! These files were hidden for a reason and are oftennecessary for Windows operation
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- NOTE: Microsoft hides certain files because they are critical to the functioning of Windows.
- Exercise caution when working with previously hidden files because making a mistake may cause your system to be unbootable or make it crash.
- Click on Start, then on All Programs.
- Click on Accessories and then click on Windows Explorer.
- When Windows Explorer opens click on Organize.
- Now click on Folder and search options.
- Under Folder options click on the View tab.
- Go down under Hidden files and folders and check the radio button that says Show hidden files, folders and drives.
- Click Apply and click OK and you're done. Hidden files will now be visible.
- Exercise caution when working with previously hidden files because making a mistake may cause your system to be unbootable or make it crash.
- Click on Start, then on All Programs.
- Click on Accessories and then click on Windows Explorer.
- When Windows Explorer opens click on Organize.
- Now click on Folder and search options.
- Under Folder options click on the View tab.
- Go down under Hidden files and folders and check the radio button that says Show hidden files, folders and drives.
- Click Apply and click OK and you're done. Hidden files will now be visible.
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