How can i find and remove hidden files on my computer?

Answer 1

To show hidden files on your computer

1) Open Windows Explorer
2) Click Tools>Click Folder Options
3) Click on View Tab>Under Advanced Settings
Under Files and Folders>Hidden Files and Folders

Select Show Hidden files and folders

i think you got it............................................

Answer 2

You need to open up an explorer window, not internet explorer, but windows explorer.

Then go to Tools -> Folder options -> View. There will be a list of items, and you just need to check "show hidden files and folders"

Once you check that and apply it, you will now be able to see the hidden items.

If you want to do this through a search, you just go to search "all files and folders" then to "more advanced options" and select "search hidden files and folders"


Then it is just a matter of deleting the unwanted files. Though be careful, many of the hidden files on the computer are required files.

Answer 3

To show hidden files on computer

1) Open Windows Explorer
2) Click Tools>Click Folder Options
3) Click on View Tab>Under Advanced Settings
Under Files and Folders>Hidden Files and Folders
Select Show Hidden files and folders

If you want to see Hidden Operating system files,
>Uncheck Hide operating System files option

If still you are not able to find files and folders, use SEARCH (by pressing CTRL + F) option to find out files and folders on system.

Answer 4

Hi there!?
The following may help you if u r using Windows XP.
Windows 98SE is more or less the same...

In 'My Computer' window,
click on TOOLS--->FOLDER OPTIONS.
In Options click on the VIEW tab and just check the option...'View Hidden Files & Folders'
Click on 'Ok'.

All the hidden files and folders will now appear in the list of file in windows explorer...

Hope this will help u.. cyaaaa..

Answer 5

If your using Windows, right click on MY COMPUTER and choose EXPLORE. At the top, choose Tools, Folder Options,
and check Show Hidden Files, then APPLY

Answer 6

In any folder go to tools>Folder Options and select Show hidden Files/ Folders.

Answer 7

When I came to answer ur question it was already answered and surprisingly all the answers are almost same.But,the tips provided on those answers can't make u see all the hidden files.
There is some advanced way to see super hidden files and in most cases they are system files which should not be removed.Still wanna see those files?mail me.....

Answer 8

two answers

1- turn hidden files on

to do this goto control panel and file options- then hit the view tab and select "show hidden files"

now you can see them in my computer- be very careful about what you delete though

2- files that are hidden from the operating system need a rootkit revealer such as ice sword http://xfocus.net/tools/200604/

again be careful about what you delete

if unsure google it