How to configure the operating system to show all files and folders.

Follow these steps to configure the operating system to show all files and folders.

1. Open the File Explorer  window.
2. In the File Explorer window, click View.
3. On the View ribbon, click to put a check in the box next to Hidden items.
4. Click the X in the upper-right corner to close the File Explorer window.

All files and folders on the computer will now be available to be viewed.