In the Microsoft Windows operating system, the user has the ability to customize the display of files and folders. They can be both visible and available for various actions, and invisible. It all depends on the parameters of a particular file or folder. If you want to remove the Hidden attribute from a folder, take a few steps.
Instructions
Step 1
First, make your hidden folder visible. To do this, call the "Folder Properties" component. This can be done in one of several ways. Click the "Start" button and select "Control Panel" from the menu. In the "Appearance and Themes" category, click on the "Folder Options" icon with the left mouse button.
Step 2
Another variant. Open any (visible) folder from any directory on your computer. On the top menu bar, select Tools. In the drop-down menu, click on the item "Folder Options" with the left mouse button. A new dialog box will open.
Step 3
In the window that opens, go to the "View" tab. Use the scroll bar in the Advanced Options section to find Hidden Files and Folders. Place a marker in the field opposite the inscription "Show hidden files and folders".
Step 4
Often there are hidden system files and folders that your operating system accesses when it is running. If the required folder belongs to the system category, you can additionally uncheck the box in the line "Hide protected system files (recommended)" in the same window. This action is not necessary, the display of system files and folders can be configured in the Windows folder window.
Step 5
After making changes, click on the "Apply" button in the properties window for the new settings to take effect, and close the window by clicking on the OK button or on the [x] icon in the upper right corner of the window.
Step 6
Change to the directory where your hidden folder is located. After changing the settings, it will become translucent. Click on the folder icon with the right mouse button and select "Properties" from the drop-down menu. A new dialog box will open.
Step 7
In the "Properties: [name of your folder]" window that opens, go to the "General" tab and remove the marker from the field opposite the "Hidden" inscription in the "Attributes" section. Apply the new settings by clicking on the "Apply" button, close the properties window using any of the methods described above.
