WINDOWS XP
- Close all running programs.
- Open My Computer icon.
- Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
- When the new window appears click View tab.
- Check on Display the contents of system folders.
- Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.
- Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide file extensions for known file types.
- Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.
- Press the Apply button and then the OK
button then restart.
- Now you can see all hidden files.