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How Do I Enable Show Hidden Files And Folders To Windows XP Help And Support

1/ Click the Start Button

2/ In the Start menu click Control Panel

3/ In the Control panel Window click the Folder Options Icon

4/ The folder Options Window will now Open

5/ Click the View Tab

6/ In the view tab window look down the list for a section marked Hidden Files and Folders

7/ Enable the option Show Hidden Files and Folders by left clicking the radio button on the left of the option with your mouse.

8/ Press the Apply button

9/ On the next screen press OK to exit

10/ You should now be able to view the hidden files and folders.