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How to see hidden files and folder and file name extensions in Windows 8.1 / 10 Explorer?


Show hidden files folders, system files and file name extensions in MS File Explorer on Windows 8.1 / 10 !



Please start the MS-Explorer via keyboard shortcut [Window-Logo + E] and click or tap View shortcut [ALT+V]
( ... see Image-1 Arrow-1)

and check mark in the checkbox File name extensions and Hidden items ( ... see Image-1 Arrow-2).

For advanced view settings for Files and Folders, click or tap Options ( ... see Image-1 Arrow-3),

in "Folders Options" click or tap the Tab View ( ... see Image-1 Arrow-4) and check or uncheck mark in the checkbox to hide or show "extensions for known file types"

and hide or show the Hidden files and folders ( ... see Image-1 Arrow-5).

See also: ►►► .... Other advanced settings for Files and Folders

(Image-1) See hidden files and folder and file name extensions in Windows 8. See hidden files and folder and file name extensions in Windows 8
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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


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FAQ 70: Updated on: 18 June 2020 21:00 Windows
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When wrong programs opens a file in Windows 8.1 / 10 , please start the Windows 8 Explorer 1. Use for example the keyboard shortcut [Windows Logo] + [E]
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Open and change default programs settings in Windows 8/8.1/10 for fileextensions, formats, types?


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How to define in Windows 8.1 / 10 a program to open multiple file types?


Solution to define a program to open multiple file types, extensions in Windows 8, please open the "Default Programs" settings, press the key combination Windows Logo + [R , then just type the command
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How to set in Windows 8.1 / 10 associations for file type: open with multiple programs or apps?


To define in Windows 10, 8.1, that a file type is assigned to be opened with several programs or applications, Content: 1. Find the file type /
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How to format new hard drive, create new partition/volume in Windows 8.1/10?


To format new hard drive or partition in Windows 8.1 / 10, please start the diskmgmt.msc Content / Solution / Tip: 1. The handling of new hard disks
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How to change the Windows 8.1 and 10 local date and time?


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