Tutorials - #765 - How to view hidden system files in Windows 7

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#765 / July 28, 2010 / 1:50 min.

How to view hidden system files in Windows 7

By default,

Windows operating systems

will hide certain files from you and this includes

Windows 7

. There are ways to

view hidden files

but it requires a little tweak in

Windows Explorer

. This will allows you to view, modify and delete these files, but use caution! These files were hidden for a reason and are often

necessary 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.