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Hidden and System Files in MS Windows Explorer and Quad-Explorer, (show, hide)!


It is easy to show hidden and system files in the Explorer view, or optionally to hide them on Windows 11, 10, ... Desktop and Server OS!



1.) ... Show hidden and system files or protected
2.) ... Optionally, activate the extensions in the individual Explorer under Windows!
3.) ... What should I watch out for with activated system files or protected files?
4.) ... Activate hidden files and folders in Microsoft Windows Explorer!




As in Microsoft Windows Explorer, so also in Quad Explorer, simply change the settings / options system files, protected folders or the file extensions to recognize this better under Windows 10, 8.1, ... and also on MS Windows Server 2019, 2016, ... possible!

1.) Show hidden and system files or / and protected!

1. As always ... start the Quad Explorer on Windows

2. Open the main menu ► Extras ► System

3: Simply activate or deactivate:

Activate: "Show hidden files and folders"

Disable: "Hide protected and system files (recommended)"

4. Optional: Deactivate "Hide extensions for known file types"
 
(... see Image-1 Point 1 to 4)


(Image-1) In Explorer Hidden and System Files show or hide!
In Explorer Hidden and System Files show or  hide!

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The solution is, or the instruction is written for Windows 10, but you can also apply it to earlier versions of the Windows operating system, regardless of whether it is a Windows desktop, tablet, Surface GO / Pro, or server operating system.

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2.) Optionally, activate the file extension and extensions in the Explorer column!

1. Open the "Tools" menu

2. Go to list view

3. Please activate the file extension in the type column
(... see Image-2 Point 1  to 4)

Show extension only or file extension + MS Windows file -Type

PS:
The file extension in the column in the Explorer view under Windows is a popular extension, you can see the file extension much better. As you can see here in the screenshot, even if the file extension under MS Windows 10 is less and less important, it is an important reference point and recognition feature for many users!   

(Image-2) Show the file extension in Explorer Type-Column!
Show the file extension in Explorer Type-Column!



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3.) What should I watch out for with activated system files or protected files?


Please be careful with the hidden files under Windows 10, 8.1, ... and other MS Server OS!  

With all Windows operating systems, the protected system files can be displayed in no time at all. Please note, however, that some of these files are not

inherently hidden for no reason. If incorrect changes, deletions, renaming of system necessary files are made without knowledge of the Windows system, there may be problems with the system or execution of programs or system failures!

►► Restore system files  ►► Repair Windows 10 by upgrading to Windows 10




To show or hide the hidden files and folders in Explorer View of Q-Dir, is also possible in the File Manager! 




Like any operating system, Windows keeps some of its files hidden. The developers of Microsoft did this so that users could not accidentally delete or modify important system files, so be careful with the hidden files under windows also in Q-Dir Explorer.

However, there are occasional situations where access to hidden system folders and files is simply necessary. It's also worth adding that Windows protects files from prying eyes and user folders with files to protect privacy. To hide and display hidden and system files in the Windows operating system.

4.) ... Activate hidden files and folders in Microsoft Windows Explorer!

Please open via the Windows 10 Control Panel the Folder Options now File Explorer Options. 
(... see Image-1 Arrow-1 to 3)

1. Click on the View tab (... see Image-1 Arrow-4)  

2. And set the corresponding check mark the Show hidden files, folders and drives 

(... see Image-1 Arrow-5)

Here, several options are available, see: Advanced Options files and folders!


(Image-1) hidden files and folders in Windows-10!
hidden files and folders in Windows-10!
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FAQ 108: Updated on: 29 May 2022 06:33 Windows


► ► ► ► ... more information about the software Q-DIR     

Q-DIR

How to change font name and size in cells of Explorer View!


It is easy to change font size in cells of Explorer Views, but this function is still in the development stage You can change the font size
Q-DIR

Can not drag In Explorer View at Windows Administrator Mode!


When the File Manager runs under your admin mode and for example 7zip in normal user account a medium integrity level This is the security in Windows
Q-DIR

Folder total size in the File-Explorer Status-Bar?


The solution is simple to show folder total size in the File-Explorer Status-Bar of the Quad-Explorer Q-Dir on all MS Windows OS You can see File Information
Q-DIR

Open in new process right-click menu, menu item removed in Ecxplorer Views?


The solution is simple to Open in new process via right-click menu, menu item is not removed in Quad-File-Explorer for all MS Windows Desktop and Server
Q-DIR

What is Soft-Refresh, in Q-Dir Explorer-List-View?


The option Soft-Refresh to prevent listing or re-sorting of the list view, eg with Drop, Paste, Refresh If this option is enabled in the file manager Q-Dir
Q-DIR

Q-Dir full translation or only the strings with the changes?


The solution to only see new Q-Dir strings for incomplete translation, only the strings with the changes Content: 1. The new strings in Quad Explorer
Q-DIR

Quad Explorer multiple settings for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, ...!


One can influence the ini file, at 7.75 is easy to have the two quad explorer with separate settings on your MS Windows OS For example  1. Assign "Q-Dir_x64

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Asked questions on this answer:
  1. Are there any ways to monitor or check the display of hidden and system files in the Explorer views?
  2. List view show hidden files?
  3. Why are system files hidden by default, and what impact does this have on the user experience?
  4. How can I make sure that I don't accidentally change or delete important system files?
  5. Keyboard shortcuts for hidden file options in Explorer view?
  6. Where can you find hidden file options in Explorer view?
  7. How can I make sure that I don't accidentally modify important system files when I enable the display of hidden and system files?
  8. How do I open the Microsoft hidden file options in Explorer view?
  9. Program for hidden file options for the explorer view?
  10. Can I restrict the display of hidden and system files in the Explorer views for specific user accounts?
  11. What precautions should I take before enabling the display of hidden and system files in Explorer views?
  12. What are the hidden file options for Explorer view?
  13. How do I find hidden file options in Explorer view, where hidden file options in Explorer view?
  14. How do I open hidden folders in Explorer view?
  15. Where are hidden files options.exe in Explorer view?
  16. How do I find out the hidden file option in the explorer view?
  17. What are the differences in the display of hidden and system files between different editions of Windows?
  18. Do I have to pay attention to anything if I change or delete hidden Windows system folders can problems occur?
  19. Explorer Hidden files Options Show directory and folder?
  20. Show hidden files and options in Explorer view?
  21. What are the security risks of viewing system files in Explorer views?
  22. How do I see hidden files in Explorer View?
  23. Hidden file options in Explorer view?
  24. Is there a way to automatically adjust the display of hidden and system files in the Explorer views?
  25. Do I want to display protected system files in the Q-Dir under Windows, can I make such changes to the operating system without hesitation?
  26. Show hidden files in the Explorer view?
  27. Download Microsoft hidden file options in Explorer view and shortcut for hidden file options in Explorer view?
  28. Where can I find hidden file options in Explorer view to paint an image?
  29. How do I get hidden file options in Explorer view?
  30. How are the hidden files displayed in File Explorer?
  31. How do I find hidden file options in Explorer view?
  32. Explorer view hidden files?
  33. Set Explorer view for hidden files from the file path?
  34. All the shortcuts of hidden file options in the explorer view?
  35. Are there ways to control the display of hidden and system files in the Explorer views via Group Policy or Registry Settings?
  36. Where are hidden file options in Explorer view?
  37. Search extension folder missing in Explorer view?
  38. Where did the default hidden file options in Windows go, like paint, list view?
  39. Hidden MS file options for explorer view?
  40. How do I launch hidden file options in Explorer view?
  41. What security precautions should I take when enabling the display of hidden and system files in Explorer views?
  42. How do I find the hidden ms file options in the explorer view?
  43. How can I make sure that I recognize file extensions correctly when they are hidden?
  44. Can I change the settings for displaying hidden and system files in Explorer views for all user accounts at once?
  45. Show hidden files Explorer ads?
  46. What other file properties can be customized besides displaying hidden and system files in the Explorer views?
  47. Can't find the hidden file options in Explorer view?
  48. How do I change the settings for displaying hidden and system files in Explorer views?
  49. For example, how can I access the system files, the protected Windows system files that are hidden?
  50. Show hidden files list?
  51. Want to show protected system files on Windows 8.1 and 10, look for the option to select in Settings to show Folder Options Hidden folders?
  52. Can I customize the display of hidden and system files in Explorer views for specific file formats or folders?
  53. Download free Windows hidden file options for Explorer view?
  54. What steps are necessary to enable the display of protected folders in the Explorer views?
  55. How do I find out which Explorer View extension opens a saved Internet file?
  56. Download hidden file options Explorer view?
  57. Where can you find hidden Microsoft file options in list view?
  58. Show hidden folders Explorer view?
  59. How do I run an exe program on Explorer View desktop via cmd?
  60. How can I use the display of hidden and system files in the Explorer views to optimize my file management?
  61. How does the display of file extensions affect the usability of Explorer views?
  62. Can I optionally enable or disable the display of file extensions in the Explorer views?
  63. In the past, you could then click on colors in the "Show hidden files" settings and then mark them with red.
  64. Is there a way for Q-Dir to ignore the file desktop.ini? For example, \Windows\Assembly does not show the actual files. I don't want Explorer to change, just Q-Dir.
  65. Are there any known issues or error messages that you may encounter when viewing hidden and system files?
  66. What is the role of hidden and system files in the operating system and why are they hidden by default?
  67. Why do hidden files appear in List View?
  68. What is the shortcut for hidden file options in Explorer view?
  69. Wondering if I can view the Protected Windows system files in Quad Explorer for Windows just like in Microsoft Windows File Explorer?
  70. Are there any known issues or limitations with the display of hidden and system files in the Explorer views?
  71. How can I view hidden and system files in Quad Explorer?
  72. What other options are available to customize the display of files in Explorer views?
  73. Open folder files not showing explorer view?
  74. Linking hidden files in the list view?
  75. How can I make sure that I don't delete important system files when I enable the display of hidden and system files?
  76. What effect does the display of hidden and system files have on the performance of the file manager?
  77. Can I customize the display of hidden and system files in the Explorer views to suit my personal preferences?
  78. Is there a way to enable or disable the display of hidden and system files for specific folders?
  79. Where can I find hidden file options in Explorer view?
  80. Within a folder, I'd rather see ALL items than be limited to the first 10 until I click on them. That is, I want the "Show All" option. If this option already exists, please let me know where as I didn't find it.
  81. Are there differences in the display of hidden and system files between different versions of Windows?
  82. Where are the hidden file options in Explorer view?
  83. Hide file in Windows Explorer?
  84. Hidden file options don't open Explorer view?
  85. What are the alternatives to displaying file extensions in Explorer views?
  86. Show hidden icons in Explorer, Explorer view directory Don't show directory name?
  87. Are there any special training or resources for customizing the display of hidden and system files in the Explorer views?
  88. I can't find any hidden file options in the explorer view. Where can you find hidden file options in Explorer view?
  89. Can I customize the display of hidden and system files in Explorer views to update automatically?
  90. Show hidden icon Explorer view?
  91. Displaying protected system files under Windows, can the protected system files be displayed in Quad Explorer in just a few simple steps?
  92. Missing hidden folder explorer view?
  93. Can't find the hidden file options on Explorer View computer?
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