How to see hidden files in Microsoft Windows

All Microsoft Windows Operating Systems hide certain files from being seen. These files are normally system files and they are hidden so that they cannot be accidentally deleted or changed by the person using their computer. Deleting or changing these system files will cause your computer not to function correctly or indeed not at all. Unfortunately Hijackers and the authors of viruses and spyware hide files in the same manner so that they cannot easily be found, modified or deleted.Below are the steps that will enable you to see hidden files in each version of the Microsoft Windows Operating System.Please remember that these hidden files are hidden for a purpose and you should not delete or change anything unless you know exactly what you are doing or been advised to do so by someone who does.
To enable the viewing of Hidden files follow these steps:
Close all programs so that only your desktop is displayed.
1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Personalization.
3. Click Folder Options.
4. Click the View tab, click Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK
5. Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.
6. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
7. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.
8. Press Apply followed by OK and close all open windows.