How to view hidden files in Windows XP 7 Vista 2003
By default Microsoft Windows hides many of its critical files from the user. One particular folder includes the user’s application data. There are times when you need to access these folders to access particular files or make backups.
WINDOWS XP & WINDOWS 2003
1. Goto my computer.
2. Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
3. Select the view tab.
4. Check 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. Click OK
WINDOWS VISTA & 7
1. Click on the start menu.
2. Click on the Control Panel
3. If you see folder options, click that and then the view tab. Otherwise click the appearance and personalization then show hidden files and folders.
4. On the window you should see a selection for show hidden files and folders, click that.
5. Uncheck the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
6. Uncheck the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.
7. Click OK.
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