On each computer running Windows there are so-called "hidden folders". They are not visible on the user screen for various reasons, but the correct settings will help display them to make appropriate changes. Next, we describe all the nuances of working with hidden folders.
How to enable hidden folders on Windows?
You should keep in mind the fact that some files on the computer are hidden from the user not in vain. As a rule, such folders store critical information necessary to work for specific programs or the operating system as a whole. It is impossible to delete them in any way, that is why the developers "hide" files such a cunning way.
Make them visible (we give an example of Windows 7, but on the other versions everything is done by analogy) is quite simple:
- Open the "computer" through the "Start" or the shortcut, in the upper left corner, in the taskbar we find the "Organize" button (in the Russian localization "Arrange"), click on the "Folder and Search" item, the new "Folders Option" window will open.
- Go to the "VIEW" tab and in the Advanced Settings window, among the various settings, in the "Hidden Files" subsection, mark the checkbox with the inscription "Show Hidden Files".
- We click "OK", we look at the desired folder and check the result - the files should be displayed as translucent shortcuts.
- If you need to cancel the changes - simply transfer the checkbox to one line up and re-save the changes, system folders and the files from the screen will disappear.
How to see hidden folders in Windows 10?
Since the "dozen" by default has changed its interface (it can be returned to the classic, but we will talk about displaying in the "tablet", tiled appearance), it is worth a separately mentioning the settings of hidden files.
- To show them, click on the "Start" button, we find the "Explorer" item, a new window opens.
- From above, in the taskbar we find the "View" menu, just below and to the right, next to the "current representation", put the daws in front of the "hidden elements".
- Alternative option - we press the combination of Win + Q keys, searching. In it, we enter "Explorer parameters", open the corresponding window. Further, everything happens in the same way as described in the first paragraph - on the View tab, we find the appropriate item to display files and folders.
Show hidden folders in Windows Vista
If you still can't part with this version of the operating system, say a few words about what differences in the settings are available here. In classic form, they repeat item 1, in the form of a "home page" from the control panel, you will need to go to "Design and personalization", click on the "Show hidden files and folders" link. If necessary, the user can make a file or folder invisible independently, in any modern Windows. Just right-click on the icon, go to its properties and check the "Hide" checkbox.
See hidden folders is useful not only to change the settings. Sometimes viruses are hidden in them that deliberately hide information from the user. If you find one of these suspicious folders - do not rush to delete it, first thoroughly analyze the contents.
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