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Windows XP

  1. In Windows Explorer, choose Tools > Folder Options.
  2. Click the View tab in the Folder Options dialog box.
  3. In Advanced Settings, select Show Hidden Files And Folders.
  4. Deselect Hide Extensions For Known File Types.
  5. Click OK.

The Adobe Captivate demonstration below illustrates how to show hidden files, folders, and all file name extensions. For more information about viewing this demo, see Viewing Adobe Captivate Demos in Knowledgebase Documents.

Windows Vista

  1. In Windows Explorer, choose Organize > Folder And Search Options.
  2. Click the View tab in the Folder Options dialog box.
  3. In Advanced Settings, select Show Hidden Files And Folders.
  4. Deselect Hide Extensions For Known File Types.
  5. Click OK.

The Adobe Captivate demonstration below illustrates how to show hidden files, folders, and all file name extensions. For more information about viewing this demo, see Viewing Adobe Captivate Demos in Knowledgebase Documents.

Windows 7

  1. Select Start > Control Panel.
  2. In the Control Panel dialog, double-click Appearance And Personalization.
  3. In the Appearance And Personalization dialog box, double-click Folder Options, or click Show Hidden Files And Folders under Folder Options.
  4. In the Folder Options dialog, ensure that Show Hidden Files And Folders is selected.
  5. Click OK.

 

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