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How Do I Unhide a Folder in Windows 10?

Published in Windows 10 1 min read

You can unhide a folder in Windows 10 by following these simple steps:

  1. Open File Explorer: Press the Windows key + E or click the File Explorer icon on your taskbar.
  2. Navigate to the location: Go to the folder where you believe the hidden folder is located.
  3. Show hidden items: In the File Explorer ribbon, click the View tab. Then, check the box next to Hidden items.
  4. Locate the folder: The hidden folder will now be visible. You can now access, rename, or delete it as needed.

Additional Notes:

  • If you're still unable to locate the hidden folder, you can try searching for it using the search bar in File Explorer.
  • To hide a folder again, simply uncheck the Hidden items option in the View tab.

Example:

Let's say you're looking for a hidden folder named "Secret Files" within your Documents folder. Follow these steps:

  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Go to This PC > Documents.
  3. Click View and check Hidden items.
  4. You should now see the "Secret Files" folder.

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