How to show hidden files and folders in Windows 11

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Windows 11 |

Have you had some of the most important files and folders on windows 11? Of course, everyone keeps a hidden folder for security purposes. However, after some point, you may have to access them. It becomes very exhausting to switch to the hidden files again and again. Hence, to show hidden files and folders in Windows 11. Read the below article and make sure you follow the steps properly.

Hide/Unhide Folders in Windows 11

Show Hidden Files And Folders In Windows 11 With 6 Easy Steps

Step-1 Click on File Explorer: Firstly, you have to see that your PC or laptop contains windows 11 and whether it is activated or not.

  • Then go to the taskbar and tap on the File Explorer app.
  • Next, open it.
  • Furthermore, if you can't find the file explorer option in the taskbar then search it 'File Explorer' in the Windows Search Bar.
  • Then open it on your screen.
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Step-2 Click on the three-dot icon: Once the file explorer opens up on your screen. Go to the three-dot icon in the top bar. Then click on this option and open it.

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Step-3 Select ‘Options’: Now from the drop-down menu, you have to tap on the 'options'. Next, open the options windows on your screen.

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Step-4 Navigate to the 'View' tab: Now on the options windows on your page, you have to navigate to the View tab. Hence, tap on 'View' to switch the tab.

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Step-5 Select the radio button next to 'Show hidden, files, folders, and drives: Now under Advanced settings, scroll down and select the radio button next to 'Show hidden, files, folders, and drives to enable the feature.

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Step-6 Click on ‘OK’: Now once you enabled the radio button to show hidden files.

  • Then click on Ok at the bottom of the window to save the change you made.
  • Hence, you can now view hidden files and folders on Windows 11.
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How To Not Show The Hidden Files And Folders On Windows 11?

Firstly, open the file explorer app on your screen. Then tap on the three-dot option.

  • Next, click on options from the drop-down menu.
  • Then switch to the 'View' tab.
  • Now under advanced settings, select the radio button next to 'Don't show hidden files, folders or drives.
  • Hence, the hidden files will not show up on windows 11.

How Many Folders Or Files You Can Hide On Windows 11?

You can hide as many files or folders in Windows 11. There are no limitations on the number of files or folders to hide on windows 11. You have to only make changes to show them or not to show them on windows 11.

Is Guest Account A Hidden Account On Windows 11?

No, it is not. However, one can set up a guest account on Windows 11 to make other people use it or for other different work. You can even change your user account and switch to a main or guest account on windows 11. Then work on it accordingly. This will make your things separate and clear the mess as well.

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