How to View Super Hidden Files on Windows: A Simple Guide

Learn how to reveal super hidden files in Windows using Command Prompt and File Explorer.

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To view super hidden files, open Command Prompt and type `attrib -h -s /s /d .` in the directory you want to reveal them. On Windows File Explorer, go to View > Options > Change folder and search options > View tab, and select Show hidden files, folders, and drives.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are super hidden files in Windows? Super hidden files are system files that are not visible by default, often containing important system information.
  2. Can I recover super hidden files? Yes, once you enable the visibility of super hidden files, you can access and recover them if needed.
  3. How do I make a file super hidden? To make a file super hidden, right-click the file, go to Properties, check Hidden and System attributes, and apply the changes.
  4. What is the Command Prompt command to see hidden files? The command `attrib -h -s /s /d .` in Command Prompt reveals hidden and super hidden files in the selected directory.

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