How to Unhide Folders
- 1). Open the Windows Explorer utility from the Accessories menu.
- 2). Select "Folder and Search Options" from the "Organize" menu, then click on the "View" tab in the Folder Options window.
- 3). Select "Show hidden files and folders" from the Advanced Settings options and click on the "Apply" button. Click the "Apply to Folders" button, then click "OK."
If the "Show hidden files and folders" option is not enabled, the hidden folder will not be visible; this will prevent completion of the following steps. - 4). Browse to the location of the hidden folder using Windows Explorer. Hidden folders are displayed as a faded icon -- not as bold as a folder that isn't hidden.
- 5). Right-click on the hidden folder and select "Properties."
- 6). Deselect the "Hidden" attribute on the Folder Properties dialog window, then click "OK" to confirm the selection. The folder is no longer hidden.
