Seeing Hidden Files in Windows and Linux

see hidden files in windows

For Windows 10:

1. Open File Explorer.

2. Click on the "View" tab in the top menu bar.

3. Click on the "Hidden items" checkbox. When checked, this option will make hidden files and folders visible.

For Windows 8 and 8.1:

1. Switch to the desktop screen and open "File Explorer."

2. Click on the "View" tab.

3. Check the "Hidden items" option.

For Windows 7:

1. Switch to the desktop and click on the "Start" button.

2. Select "Control Panel."

3. Click on the "Appearance and Personalization" option.

4. Click on "Folder Options."

5. Under the "View" tab, check the "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" option.

see hidden files in linux

To see hidden files in Linux, you can use the `ls` command in the terminal. Here are a couple of methods:

Using ls command:

Open a terminal and run the following command:

ls -a

The `-a` option with the `ls` command lists all files, including hidden ones (those starting with a dot).

Using a File Manager:

If you are using a graphical file manager, the steps may vary depending on the file manager you're using. However, most file managers have an option to show hidden files. For example:

- In Nautilus (used in GNOME desktop environment), you can press "Ctrl + H" to toggle the visibility of hidden files.

- In Dolphin (used in KDE), you can go to "View" in the menu and check "Show Hidden Files."

Remember that hidden files in Linux are usually denoted by a dot (.) at the beginning of their names.