If you don’t already know, your computer has many more files than what you normally see in File Explorer. Many of these files are hidden by your system for certain reasons. However, if you wish to access them, you can get your machine to show hidden files in Windows 10.
When you find files on your hard drive, Microsoft Windows 10 will look at them. This can prevent important files from being deleted, so as not to damage the system. If you are of the weird type, you want to be able to view all files at all times. Follow the steps below to display hidden files.
Option 1 – From File Explorer
- Select the “Start” button, then choose “File Explorer”
- Make sure the menu bar is expanded. You can toggle the menu bar by selecting the ^ at the upper right portion of the window.
- Select the “View” tab.
- Check the “Hidden items” check box to view hidden items.
- If you need more file viewing options, select “Options” > “View“.
Option 2 – From Control Panel
- Right-click the “Start” button, then select “Control Panel“.
- Go to “Appearance and Personalization“, then select “File Explorer Options“.
- Click the “View” tab.
- Scroll down a bit and change the “Hidden files and folders” setting to “Show hidden files, folders, and drives“. Optionally, you may wish to uncheck the “Hide protected operating system files” box as well.
Option 3 – Via Registry
- Hold the Windows Key and press “R” to bring up the Run dialog box.
- Type “Regedit“, then press “Enter“.
- Navigate to the following location:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER
- Software
- Microsoft
- Windows
- CurrentVersion
- Explorer
- Advanced
- Set the value for “Hidden” to “1” to show hidden files, folders, and drives. Set the value to “2” to not show hidden files, folders, and drives.
- Set the value for “ShowSuperHidden” to “1” to show protected operating system files. Set the value to “2” to not show protected operating system files.
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