Show Hidden Files or Folders
To see hidden files or folders, do the following:
- Open Microsoft® Windows® File Explorer.
- Click the View tab.
- In Microsoft® Windows® 8.1, select the Hidden items check box.
- In Microsoft® Windows® 10, click the View tab, then select the Hidden items check box in the Show/hide section.
Show File Extensions
To see file extensions, do the following:
- Open This PC.
- Click the View tab.
- In Microsoft® Windows 8.1, select the File name extensions check box.
- In Microsoft® Windows® 10, click the View tab, then select the File name extensions check box in the Show/hide section.