WinXP, Win7 system display hidden files and system hidden files setting method (graphic tutorial)

In Windows, many times we see that there are only a few files. The number of spaces seen in the right-click properties of these files is completely different from the disk space occupied by the right-click property of the disk, just like the system C drive. Similarly, it seems that only these files are actually much worse. Of course, this is because some protection functions of the system, some sensitive files, ordinary users do not need to know, but if we need to use some files when modifying some data, then these How do hidden files show up and let us see them?

Demonstration System and Scope

Demonstration System: Windows XP, Windows 7

Scope: Windows version system
XP hidden folder how to display

Step 1: Turn on my computer normally.

Step 2: In the Open My Computer window, locate and click the Tools > Folder Options window in the toolbar.

This note: Of course, if you can't see the toolbar after opening my computer, you can open the "Start Menu> Control Panel" to find the folder option in the control panel. Opening is the same effect.

Step 3: Click on the "View" tab in the Open Folder Options window and pull down under Advanced Settings in the Open View tab to find "Hide Protected Operating System Files" To display all files and folders, uncheck the box in front of Hide protected operating system files, and then click Select “ to display all files and folders.

Step 4: Finalize will take effect, then we will open the system C drive and see a lot of hidden files we can't see before.

How to display the hidden folder of WIN7

Step 1: Find "Computer" in the start menu, find the "Organization" folder and search options in the toolbar on the open computer. Click on the item.

This note: Or directly open the Control Panel in the Start menu, find and click on "Folder Options" in the Control Panel.

Step 2: In the Open Folder Options window, find and remove the checkmark in front of "Hide Protected Operating System Files" and select "Show hidden files, Folder and drive "This item.

Step 3: The final decision will take effect. When you refresh the system c drive, you will find that many hidden files and system hidden files have been displayed.