

If you are trying to get into the Windows directories, you might want to also remove the checkbox from “ Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)” as well.

Open up a Windows Explorer window, choose Organize -> Folder and search options.
WINDOWS 7 SECRET FOLDER HOW TO
How to Show Hidden Files in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Vista? Here’s how to show hidden files in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Vista. In the Folder Options dialog box, click the View tab. This protects important files from being accidentally deleted, modified or altered.īut there are times when it’s necessary to view the hidden files and folders when coming to troubleshoot Windows problems. Open the folder, place whatever files/folders you want to keep out of reach of others and close the folder. In Windows 7, open Windows Explorer, click the Organize tab, and select Folder and search options. By default, Windows hides certain system files from view in Windows Explorer. The easiest way to make a real hidden file or folder is to mark it as an important operating system file, that way Windows wont display it even if explorer is. One accidental deletion of a single system file can render your computer unusable.
