Applies to all editions of Windows Vista.

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Show hidden files

Follow these steps to display hidden files and folders.

  1. Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.

  2. Click the View tab.

  3. Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK.

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