Viewing hidden files and folders on a Windows system

Legacy KB ID: 4332

Question

Some of the sub-folders mentioned in Reckon articles are by default hidden folders within the Windows Operating System. 

To view a hidden folder you will need to do the following steps.

Answer

Windows 10:

1. Windows Start button > File Explorer
2. View > Options > Change Folder and Search Options > View
3. In the larger Advanced Settings box find the entry Hidden files and folders ;
4. Click the radio button Show hidden files, folders, and drives then OK;

You should now be able to see hidden folders.

Windows 8, 7 and Vista

1. Click on the Windows Start button and Computer;
2. Click on the Organize button in the top left hand corner;
3. Select Folder and Search Options;
4. Click on the View tab;
5. In the larger Advanced Settings box find the entry Hidden files and folders ;
6. Click the radio button Show hidden files, folders, and drives then OK;

You should now be able to see hidden folders.

Windows XP

1. Click on the Windows Start button and My Computer;
2. On the top menu line, click on Tools and select Folder Options;
3. Click on the View tab;
4. In the larger Advanced Settings box find the entry Hidden files and folders;
5. Click the radio button Show hidden files and folders then OK;

You should now be able to see hidden folders.

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