How to show hidden folders

For many computer users, it will be a revelation that the Windows operating system from Microsoft is not tuned in the most optimal way. Although in the pre-release versions, most of the defects found are eliminated, still some points remain unaccounted for. Even if we speak without prejudice, we are talking about the nuances of work, and not about mistakes. To realize the importance of the question, it is enough to type in the search field of your favorite browser the words "setting up the Windows operating system". All this means that after the installation, you need to make adjustments, at least to show hidden folders.

Perhaps, it will seem strange to some that such a respected company as Microsoft makes its systems not optimal. However, it's impossible to blame developers - they created a wonderful software product, but taking into account the average statistical queries. In support of his words, we give some examples. The function of automatic updating with a minimum of user participation downloads important updates from the Internet and installs them. Sure, it's convenient. But what if the access to the resources of the global network is via a wireless GPRS connection or 1x in the CDMA standard? Downloading updated versions of files will take several hours, and all this time the channel will be busy, depriving the user of the opportunity to work with the Internet. And if you pay per-megabyte payment, downloading updates will be "golden". Well, the disabled function of "displaying hidden files" is a real loophole for viruses.

The fact is that some malicious programs hide their files from the user by putting an appropriate attribute. As a result, new folders and files simply do not appear in the explorer. A vivid example is viruses that work through the Autorun function.

By default, the operating system hides from the user some files and folders important for its functioning. This is done in order to prevent accidental deletion by newcomers. But since any file can be flagged as an "hidden" attribute, sometimes this feature is used too often. As a result, the amount of disk space disappears, "eaten" by invisible files, and the user does not suspect about it. This happens not only in Windows, but also in other systems.

For example, to show hidden mac folders , you need to execute a special command in the terminal or download a ready script.

In Windows, to show hidden folders, you must first open the shortcut "Computer". At the top there is a menu bar in which you need to click "Folder Options" and select the "View" link. Just note, show hidden folders - this is a system function, so this setting is legitimate. Next, in the list box, you need to find the options for displaying folders and files (usually at the very end), tick the box next to the desired mode, and click "Apply" or "OK." After that, "invisible" files will be displayed in the explorer. Their icons are translucent, so they are easily distinguishable from the others.

Show hidden folders can be more cardinally - through the program Total Commander. Here you need to follow the menu path in the header: "Configuration - Configuration - Panel content" and enable the corresponding option. Simple and effective. True, the latter works only in this shell program.