Windows 10 has a huge number of files and folders that come hidden default. So we as users cannot see them. But, on more than one occasion we need them to be visible. Especially when configuring certain aspects on the computer. Luckily, the way to make these hidden files visible is not too complicated.
Here we show you how you can make hidden files stop being hidden in Windows 10. Something that will be very useful to you on more than one occasion. So it is good to know where you have to look when necessary.
Windows 10's own file explorer gives us the ability to see hidden files. So it is something very easy to see. We simply have to open an explorer window. At the top, we must go to the view menu, and there, from the options that come out, we must click on show or hide hidden elements.
In this way we will be able see hidden files and folders in a certain location. The way to recognize them is very simple. Since those that are hidden, they will come out semi-transparent. Thus, differentiating them from normal files will not cost you anything.
This is the easiest way to see the hidden files in Windows 10. Although it is not the only one, because we can also use another system, which is using the Control Panel. In this case, the path to follow is as follows: Appearance and customization options; File explorer options and finally we enter Show all hidden files and folders.
The steps to follow are somewhat different, but the result is the same in this case. In both ways we will be able see hidden files in a folder in Windows 10. Something that we can use when carrying out certain configurations in the operating system.