What most people are not aware of is the fact that not everything is visible when it comes to computers. There are many files, including system files, that remain hidden from users. You may also have created hidden files and folders. Should that be the case, you may find yourself in a situation where you wish to view the hidden items that are on your Windows 10 computer. So, how do you show hidden files in Windows 10? Click here to jump to the video showing how to view hidden files on Windows 10 computers.
Windows 10 Show Hidden Files
The following is how to show hidden files on Windows 10
- Open any folder on your computer.
- In the top section, click on “View.” This brings out the Navigation pane.
- Select “Hidden items,” under Show/hide.
That’s it! That’s how to view hidden files windows 10. Now, all the hidden files and folders on your computer will become visible. Note that after you have enabled the option to view hidden files on windows 10, the hidden files will have a slight transparency. If you wish to hide the folders one more time, you just need to ensure that the section above is unchecked.
Video Showing How to Show Hidden Files Windows 10
Not a very secure way of hiding files
Clearly, hiding folders is not a very secure way of keeping files from prying eyes. That’s because anyone can learn how to reveal hidden files on Windows 10 computers. If you are really concerned about privacy, you will need to consider other options, such as password protecting and encrypting documents. That way, even someone who knows how to access hidden files in Windows 10 will not be able to do so on your computer. Otherwise, the hidden files and folders option is only superficial. It will work, but only with those that do not know how to open hidden files in Windows 10.
Why are Hidden Files Showing Windows 10
One of the things that may happen, particularly if you use a communal computer, is that you will find that hidden files are suddenly now visible on your PC. Well, hidden files do not suddenly make themselves visible. More likely, someone has enabled their viewing using the method outlined above. If that is the case, it’s simple enough to hide hidden files in Windows 10. All that you need to is the following;
- Open any folder on your PC
- Click on “View.”
- deselect “Hidden items,” under Show/hide.
That’s it. Hope you have found this article on how to enable hidden files in Windows 10 useful. If so, don’t hesitate to leave a comment in the section below. You encouragement is what keeps us going!
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