Configuring the shell of Windows version 7 to display hidden system files and folders can be performed by the user using standard system tools and does not imply the involvement of any additional programs.
Instructions
Step 1
Call the main system menu of Windows version 7 by clicking the "Start" button to configure the function of displaying hidden system files and folders and go to the "Control Panel" item. Expand the Appearance and Personalization link and expand the Folder Options node. Select the "View" tab in the dialog box that opens and find the "Advanced options" section. Apply the checkbox in the line "Show hidden files, folders and drives" and confirm the saving of the changes made by clicking the OK button.
Step 2
Another way to enable the function of displaying hidden system files and folders differs only in the method of calling the desired menu. Expand the "My Computer" desktop item and expand the "Organize" menu in the upper service pane of the application window. Specify the "Folder Options" item in the drop-down menu of the selected row and select the "View" tab in the dialog box that opens. Go to the "Advanced options" section and mark the checkbox in the "Show hidden files, folders and drives" line. Save your change by clicking OK.
Step 3
Another method to enable the desired function is to use the hotkey function keys. Expand the My Computer desktop item menu and press the Alt function key. Specify the "Service" item in the menu that opens and select the "Folder Options" sub-item. Go to the "View" tab in the dialog box that opens and apply the check box in the "Show hidden files, folders and drives" line. Confirm the execution of the selected action by clicking the OK button.
Step 4
Please note that changing hidden system files and folders may lead to malfunctioning of the entire operating system and the need to completely reinstall it. Make sure you have a good idea of what is changing and how before editing the selected files.
