So, without wasting any time, lets dive into it.

This method is for you if you dont want to go through all the options and click multiple times.

To view hidden files in the File Explorer app of Windows 11, press theCtrl+Shift+Hshortcut key from your keyboard.

View option in File Manager app

Doing this will toggle on/off hidden file visibility on your rig.

3.Expand the options for theShowsection.

It will display a tick beforeHiddenitemsto indicate that the hidden files are visible.

Show options in File Manager app

From Options in the File Explorer App

1.Launch the File Explorer App.

you’ve got the option to do it by opening the Start Menu and clicking the apps icon.

2.choose the meatballs menu icon.

Enabling Visibility for Hidden Files

3.Click onOptionsto open Folder Options.

5.Change theHidden files and folderssettings toShow hidden files, folders, and drivers, and click theApplybutton.

1.kick off the parameters app.

Opening File Manager

you could do that from your keyboard by pressing theWin+Ishortcut key.

2.Click onPrivacy & securityfrom the left panel.

4.smack the meatballs menu next to the folder that you want to unhide.

Meatballs menu in File Explorer app

From the Control Panel App

1.launch the Control Panel app.

it’s possible for you to do that by searching for the app in the Start Menu.

2.Click onAppearance and Personalization.

Folders Options in File Explorer

3.Under File Explorer Options, click onShow hidden files and folders.

If yes, then this method is for you.

Using Windows PowerShell

1.Open Windows PowerShell with administrative permissions.

View Section in Folder Options

2.Navigate to the following location.

3.Change the value to1to view all the hidden files and folders on your machine.

How to View Protected System Files in Windows 11?

Showing Hidden Files in Windows 11

With all these methods, you’ve got the option to easily access your hidden files and folders.

you’ve got the option to do that from your keyboard by pressing theWin+Eshortcut key.

2.tap on the meatballs menu.

Privacy and Security option in Settings

5.Under Advanced controls, uncheck the following option:Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

6.Click theYesbutton on the confirmation pop-up and use theApplybutton to save changes.

1.kick off the File Explorer app.

Searching Windows option

2.Enable Visibility for Hidden Files and Folders.

3.Right-tap on the hidden folder or file and select properties.

4.Uncheck the box forHiddenand click theApplybutton to save changes.

options for folder to unhide

FAQs

How Do I Find a Missing Folder in Windows 11?

Why Are My Recent Files Not Showing?

The most common reason recent files are not shown in Windows 11 is a disabled option in options.

unhiding folder from search result

How Do I See Full Lists of Recent Files?

Sadly, Windows 11 doesnt let you see a complete list of recent files at once.

How Do I Show Recent Files in Quick Access Windows 11?

Opening Control Panel 2

you might check that by openingFile Explorer > Meatballs Menu > Options > General > Privacy.

How Do I Show Recent Files on the Taskbar?

We have mentioned eight methods, with each one having its uniqueness.

Appearance and Personalization Settings

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Hidden Files and Folders settings

Showing Hidden Files and Folders in Windows 11 from Control Panel

Opening CMD as Administrator

navigating to folder

viewing hidden files

Opening PowerShell as administrator

navigating to directory

showing hidden files from Windows PowerShell

Opening Registry Editor as Administrator

viewing hidden files using Registry Editor in Windows 11 1

showing system files

confirmation

folderfiles properties

Unhiding folder in Windows 11