how do I access hidden files on my puter?

Answer 1

With a folder window open:

Click Tools menu --> Folder Options --> Click View tab--> Click Show Hidden Files and Folders button --> OK

Answer 2

Open My computer
- Click Tools
- Click Folder Options
- Click The View tab

Advanced settings
- Look for Hidden Files and folders
- Click on Show hidden files and folders
- Click Apply

Answer 3

For Windows XP

Go into your Control Panel by first clicking on the Start Button.

Then click on the Control Panel icon located in the right column of the Start Menu.

If your Start Menu is set to the Classic View, then begin by clicking on the Start Button.

Then click on Settings, then click on the Control Panel icon to open up the Control Panel.

Now, Double click on the Folder Options icon until it opens for you.

Then click on the View tab located at the top of the screen.

Locate the Advanced settings: window located in the center area of the screen.

Then change the Do not show hidden files and folders option to Show hidden files and folders.

You can also uncheck the Hide protected operating system files [Recommended] option as well.

If you uncheck this, Windows will ask you if you are sure you want to display these files.

Simply click on the Yes button to allow Windows to display these protected files.

For Windows XP, you can also uncheck the Display the contents of system folders as well.

Then click on the OK button to save your changes and exit the Folder Options window.

Then close the Control Panel to return back to your Windows session.

Windows will now Display all Hidden and System Files on your computer.

Answer 4

1.Open My Computer
2. Under the "Tools" tab(at the top), click "Folder Options"
3.Go to the "View" Tab.
4. Go to "Hidden files and folders"
5.Click "show hidden files and folders"
6.Click "Apply" (at the bottom)
7. Click "Apply to All Folders"

There you have it!

Note: The hidden files and folders will have faded icons.

Answer 5

on the window, go to tools and then look for the 'folder options' option. u will get another window with the title 'folder options', then click on the view tab, then in the advanced settings section look through until you find files and folders, then look under it to find the hidden files and folders option and click 'show hidden files and folders'.........then keep clicking 'ok' at the bottom of the windows until the original window.and refresh.u should be able to see the hidden files now...ope it works for u//

Answer 6

you can see hidden files when in safe mode, why do you need to access hidden files?.

Answer 7

GO TO CONTROL PANEL - FOLDER OPTIONS AND SELECT THE VIEW TAB- THEN CHOOSE "SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS"

Answer 8

Start > Run > Type in what you're looking for and you may find it.