How to View Hidden and System Files and Folders in Vista

Contributor Icon Contributed by Hack_Vista Date Icon July 31, 2006  
Tag Icon Tagged: Microsoft Vista

This tutorial shows the user how to view hidden files and folders on their system.


Seeing your hidden files and system files in Vista is not much different than in XP. Here are the step-by-step directions. Remember that system files are hidden for a reason. Don’t go messin’ around with stuff.

1. Click the round blue Start thing in the left corner
2. Click Control Panel
3. Click Folder Options
4. Click the View tab
5. Click Show hidden files and folders
6. If you want to see system files as well, unclick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)
7. Click OK

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