How to show hidden files and folders in XP ?

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How to show hidden files and folders in XP ?

Post by Denford Admin » Wed 24 Jan , 2007 11:31 am

How to show hidden files and folders in XP...

You will need to see hidden files and folders if you are trying to find some of the Denford software configuration files eg:

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C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Denford\machine list.ini
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Post by Denford Admin » Wed 24 Jan , 2007 11:34 am

To do this, explore my computer

:idea: press Windows Flag + E to open file explorer quickly (on the keyboard)

Goto tools -> folder options -> View tab

click the radio button for " show hidden files and folders "

press OK
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