Windows 11
- Press the Windows key + E.
- Click View, then hover over Show click Options.
- Then click Hidden items.
- Check your settings are as follows:
Advanced settings | Check box |
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Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives | Clear |
Show hidden files, folders, and drives | Select |
Hide extensions for known file types | Clear |
Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) | Clear - A warning message will show when you clear this check box - click Yes to this warning.
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- Click Apply then click OK.
Steps are also available on the Microsoft Support site.
Windows 10
- Press the Windows key + E.
- Click View, then click Options.
- Click Change folder and search options.
- Click the View tab.
- Check your settings are as follows:
Advanced settings | Check box |
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Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives | Clear |
Show hidden files, folders, and drives | Select |
Hide extensions for known file types | Clear |
Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) | Clear -A warning message will appear when you clear this check box - click Yes to this warning. |
- Click Apply then click OK.
Steps are available on the Microsoft Support site.