How to make Windows show all files
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Configure Windows to show all files |
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I use Windows Vista |
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- Click the Start button, and then click Computer.
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- On the Organize menu, click Folder and Search Options.
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- Locate and uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
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- Locate and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
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- Locate and click Show hidden files and folders.
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I use Windows XP |
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- Click Start > My Computer.
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- On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
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- Locate and uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
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- Locate and uncheck Hide protected operating system files.
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- Under the Hidden files folder, locate and check Show hidden files and folders.
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- If you see a warning message, click Yes.
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I use Windows 2000/Me |
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- Double-click the My Computer icon.
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- On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
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- Locate and uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
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- Locate and uncheck Hide protected operating system files.
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- Under the Hidden files folder, locate and check Show hidden files and folders.
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- If you see a warning message, click Yes.
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I use Windows 98 |
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- Double-click the My Computer icon.
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- On the View menu, click Folder Options.
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- Locate and uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
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- In the Advanced Settings box, under the Hidden files folder, locate and check Show all files.
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- If you see a warning message, click Yes.
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Document ID: 2002092715262339
Last Modified: 02/09/2007
Date Created: 09/27/2002
Operating System(s): Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Product(s): TS_GEN