How to enable access to hidden folders in Windows

Latest update: September 06, 2022 ID: 3580
 
 
 
 

In some cases, you may need to access files or folders which are hidden by default for security reasons. Check if display of hidden files and folders is enabled on your PC.

 
 
 
 

Windows 11

 
 
 
 

Windows 10

 
 
 
 

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

 
 
 
 

Windows 7

 
 
 
 

Windows Vista

 
 
 
 

Windows XP

 
 
 
 
 
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