How To Unhide Files In XP

Cant find files on your computer or can't access system files because they are hidden? Follow the steps below to unhide your files and see what you have.

Open Windows Explorer or click on "My Computer". Click on the "Tools" button at the top and then select "Folder Options".

The folder options box will appear. Click on the "View" tab.

Now scroll down and click "show hidden files or folder"

For Operating system files, scroll down a little more and uncheck "hide system files and folders"

To hide these again, follow the steps in the opposite order.