Time to Complete (in minutes): 5
- Question:
- How do I display or conceal hidden files and folders in Windows XP/Vista/7?
- Answer:
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- Click the Start button.
- Select Control Panel.
- View the appearance settings.
- In Windows XP, click the Appearance and Themes link.
- In Windows Vista/7, click the Appearance and Personalization link.
- Click the Folder Options link.
- Select the View tab.
- Choose whether to display or conceal hidden files and folders.
- In XP/Vista:
- If you want to display hidden files and folders, select the Show hidden files and folders radio button.
- If you want to conceal hidden files and folders, select the Do not show hidden files and folders radio button.
- In 7:
- If you want to display hidden files and folders, select the Show hidden files, folders, and drives radio button.
- If you want to conceal hidden files and folders, select the Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives radio button.
- Click OK.
