How To Show Hidden Files and Folders On Windows 10

How To Show Hidden Files and Folders On Windows 10.

In this quick tutorial I show you guys 4 ways to view hidden files and folders and file extensions in Windows 10. The same methods should apply for earlier versions of Windows, like Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1.

Automatically, Microsoft Windows 10 will hide specific files from view when explored on your hard drive. This preserves critical files from being removed, so the overall system isn’t impaired. Follow the steps in this tutorial to display hidden files.

By default, all modern versions of Microsoft Windows hide some important system files and folders from you to prevent you from accidentally deleting them. However, there are many reasons why you might want to view these directories.

The hidden AppData/Roaming folder holds a lot of app-settings files you might want to modify. Or perhaps you just don't want your operating system trying to protect you from yourself.

Here's how to view hidden files and folders in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung.