Show hidden files, folders and drives

File ExplorerAll Windows 10/11 versionsRevertible

By default, Windows hides certain files, folders and drives to prevent accidental modification or deletion. Turn this on to show all files in File Explorer.

Code to Apply

Show hidden files, folders and drivesRegistry
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]

"Hidden"=dword:00000001

Code to Revert

Hide hidden files, folders and drivesRegistry
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]

"Hidden"=dword:00000002

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