File Explorer

File Explorer

File manager application
  1. Help from Microsoft
    1. Open File Explorer  from the taskbar. 

    2. Select View Show > Hidden items.

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  2. How to Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows

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    Dec 23, 2022 · To show hidden files on Windows 10, click the "View" tab on File Explorer's ribbon and click the "Hidden items" checkbox in the Show/hide section. File Explorer will immediately show …

  3. File Explorer in Windows - Microsoft Support

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    When File Explorer opens, you'll land in Quick access. Your frequently used folders and recently used files are listed there, so you won't have to dig through a series of folders to find them.

  4. How to Find Hidden Files and Folders in Windows

    Feb 19, 2026 · This wikiHow teaches you how to display the files and folders that are hidden by Windows. You'll also learn how to easily search for any files, …

  5. How to view hidden files and folders in Windows 11 / 10

    Jan 8, 2024 · There is an easy way you can unhide these hidden files in the File Explorer in Windows 11. In this article, we will explain how to show the hidden …

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  7. How to unhide files and folders in Windows - Digital …

    Sep 28, 2025 · Whatever your reasons are, in this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to unhide files and folders in Windows 11 and Windows 10 using File …

  8. How to hide (or unhide) files on Windows 11 - Windows …

    Jul 19, 2023 · On Windows 11, you can hide (or unhide) files through File Explorer and Command Prompt (or PowerShell), and in this guide, I'll show you how.

  9. How to Show Hidden Files Windows 11 or 10 Via …

    Oct 20, 2025 · This guide covers the fastest ways to show hidden files using keyboard shortcuts, File Explorer settings, or Command Prompt. Follow these …