Using the File Explorer
You can use the Windows built-in file explorer to view the hidden files and folders. Here’s how you can do it on Windows 10 & 11. On Windows 10 On Windows 11
From the Control Panel
You can customize the folder’s view settings from the control panel to view your hidden files. The steps below work for both Windows 10 and 11.
Using the Registry Editor
You can tweak some settings in the Windows built-in tool called Registry Editor to unhide the files and folders on your system. Here’s how you can do it.
Using Powershell
Windows 10/11 has a powerful built-in command-line tool called Powershell. You can use it to view your hidden files or folders. For this,
How to View Hidden System Files?
Some of the system files are hidden intentionally by your operating system so that you don’t delete or edit them. However, if you want to view them in Windows as follows:
