04. Show Hidden Files, Folders and Disks

Many files and folders are actually hidden in Windows Explorer simply to prevent users from accidentally deleting them. Windows 7 also has the same hidden files and folders but it also now incorporates hidden disks.

In order to view hidden files, folder and disks proceed as follows:

Open Windows Explorer.
In the Windows Explorer window, Click the Organize button.
From the drop down menu, Click the Folder and Search Option.
In the Folder options Window that appears, Click the View tab.
In the View tab look for the section marked Hidden Files, Folders and Disks.
In this section Click on the Radio button next to the Show Hidden Files, Folders and Disks Option.
Finally Click the OK button.
To Hide the folders again, Click the Radio button next to the Do Not Show Hidden Files, Folders and Disks Option and then Click OK.

While it may be necessary, at times, to display these hidden files and folders it is advisable not to leave them permanently displayed.