How to view hidden files in Windows XP and Server 2003

By default windows explorer does not show hidden files. We can change this behavior in the following way.

  • Open ‘My computer‘
  • Click ‘Tools‘ in the toolbar and select ‘Folder options‘
  • Select ‘View‘ tab

  • As shown in the above picture  select ‘Show hidden files and folders‘
  • Click ‘Apply‘ and ‘OK‘

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