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How to make Windows show all files

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STEP 2
  Configure Windows to show all files

I use Windows Vista
1
Click the Start button, and then click Computer.
2
On the Organize menu, click Folder and Search Options.
3
Click the View tab.
4
Locate and uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
5
Locate and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
6
Locate and click Show hidden files and folders.
7
Click Apply > OK.
I use Windows XP
1
Click Start > My Computer.
2
On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
3
Click the View tab.
4
Locate and uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
5
Locate and uncheck Hide protected operating system files.  
6
Under the Hidden files folder, locate and check Show hidden files and folders
7
If you see a warning message, click Yes.
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Click Apply > OK.
I use Windows 2000/Me
1
Double-click the My Computer icon.
2
On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
3
Click the View tab.  
4
Locate and uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
5
Locate and uncheck Hide protected operating system files.
6
Under the Hidden files folder, locate and check Show hidden files and folders.
7
If you see a warning message, click Yes.
8
Click Apply > OK.
I use Windows 98
1
Double-click the My Computer icon.
2
On the View menu, click Folder Options.
3
Click the View tab.  
4
Locate and uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
5
In the Advanced Settings box, under the Hidden files folder, locate and check Show all files.
6
If you see a warning message, click Yes.
7
Click Apply > OK.
 

 

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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

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