How do you view hidden files in Windows?

To view hidden files in Windows, you can follow the steps below:

1. To open “File Explorer”, you can quickly do so by pressing the Win + E shortcut keys.
2. Click on the “View” option on the menu bar in File Explorer.
3. In the “View” tab, check the “Hidden Items” checkbox, and the hidden files and folders will be displayed.
4. If you only want to view specific hidden files, you can click on “Options” in the menu bar.
5. Navigate to the “View” tab in the “File Explorer Options” window.
6. In the “Advanced settings” list, locate the options for “Hide extensions for known file types” and “Hide protected operating system files (recommended)”, uncheck both of them.

After completing the steps above, the originally hidden files and folders will be displayed in File Explorer. It is important to note that hidden files are typically hidden by the operating system to protect their security and stability, deleting or modifying these files may result in system crashes or data loss. Therefore, exercise caution when viewing and handling hidden files.