Privacy & Security
Set Windows to show Hidden files and folders

• Open My Computer by pressing the Windows logo key together with E or by clicking Start and My computer.
• Click Tools on the toolbar (across the top of the window) and select Folder options from the drop down list that appears.
• Click the View tab.
• Under Hidden files and folders, select Show hidden files and folders.
• Uncheck Hide protected operating system files (recommended).
• Click Yes at the warning, to continue.
• Click Apply then OK.

• open My computer by double clicking on the my computer icon on the desktop.
• Click View on the toolbar (across the top of the window) and select Folder options from the drop down list that appears.
• Click the View tab
Select Show all files, in Windows 98 you will find it under the heading Hidden files

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