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Show hidden files and folders and extension in Windows 10/11, how to?


To show hidden files and folders and system protected files in Microsoft File-Explore-it is also possible in new Windows 10 and 11!




The solution is simple in new Windows 10 or 11 to show hidden files and folders in MS file explorer list view and tree view (navigation area), this short example is also suitable for Windows Server 2016/2012! 

Hot-Tip: ... Open the location of a Program in Windows-10!
 

Content:
1.) ... See hidden files and folders in File Explorer!
2.) ... What should I consider at visible hidden files and folders!



See also: ► Find Administrative Tools in Windows 11 or 10!

1.) See hidden files and folders in File Explorer!

Please open on via the Windows 10/11 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 + file extensions

3. Optional disable "Hide protected operating System files" (pagefile.sys, ... etc.)
 
(... see Image-1 Arrow-6)

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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You can apply the view (such as Details or Icons) that you are using for this folder to all folders of this type.
  Other advanced settings for files and folders:
  • Always show icons, never thumbnails
  • Always show menus
  • Display file icon on thumbnails
  • Display file size information in folder tips
  • Display the full path in the title bar
  • Hidden files and folders
    * Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives
    * Show hidden files, folders, and drives
  • Hide empty drives in the computer folder
  • Hide extensions for known file types
  • Hide folder merge conflicts
  • Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)
  • Launch folder windows in a separate process
  • Restore previous folder windows at logon
  • Show drive letters
  • Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color
  • Show pop-up description for folder and desktop items
  • Show preview handlers in preview pane
  • Show status bar
  • Use check boxes to select items
  • Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended)
  • When typing into list view
    * Automatically type into the Search Box
    * Select the typed item in the view

See also:
►►► Reset Internet Explorer settings in Windows 10, how to?
 
Where is Send To folder in windows 10, how to open?
 
►►► How to find Windows 10 Creators Update on my PC?
 
Thumbnail Previews in File Explorer in Windows 10, turn off on?
 
►►► File Explorer Options in Windows 10?

2.) What should I consider at visible hidden files and folders on Windows 11 and 10!

You should not always work with the enabled options to display hidden files and folders, it is also mostly confusing (... see Image-2), because you see all the files (in MS file explorer and for example Quad-Explorer) that are partially intended only for the operating system. Accidental deletion of system files is also not recommended.
 
See also:

► ► ► On Windows-10/11 crashes use the System File Checker tool!




(Image-2) Alert at hidden files and folders on Windows-10!
Alert at hidden files and folders on Windows-10!


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FAQ 61: Updated on: 25 August 2023 12:15 Windows
Windows-10

Open Windows-10/11 Control-Panel and Change to classic view?


Please Open the Control Panel, and simple change Windows 10 and 11 Control Panel to classic view, it is possible Content / Examples: 1. Find and Open
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Desktop icons and shortcuts are not displayed in Windows 10/11?


If the desktop icons or shortcuts on the desktop are not displayed on Windows 10, please enable the option Show desktop icons
Windows-10

Adjust the preview window size in Windows 10/11, how to (MS-Explorer, enable)?


The size preview window in Microsoft Windows 10 can be quite easy to adapt, provided the preview is enabled in the File-Explorer The preview windows in
Windows-10

Help Windows 10/11 has no fax and scan function, where is it?


Dont panic, even the new Windows 11 and Win 10 has a fax and scan function to scan a page on the fly as a document and send as a scanned fax 1. Start
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Auto expand the folders in Windows 10 MS-Explorer, how to?


If you want that the folder / folders are automatically expanded under Windows-10, -11, -12 in the navigation pane of the Explorer, change the folder options
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Enable, Confirm Dialog when delete files or folder in Windows 10, how to?


Here is the solution, how to display the dialog for confirmation of the deletion process in the new Windows 10 or activate or deactivate  1. Change
Windows-10

Windows 10/11 create / enable guest account, user to guest, how to?


Simple enable on Windows 10 Home / Pro the guest account for the guest access or create a new guest user account The solution is very simple and also suitable

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