How to Show Hidden Files Windows 11?

Open File Explorer

Click the View menu

Select Show

Click Hidden items

To show protected system files, open File Explorer Options

Go to the View tab

Uncheck Hide protected operating system files

Click Apply

Click OK

You can also use Settings

Open Settings

Go to Privacy & security

Open For developers or related file settings if available

Turn on options to show hidden files if present

Use the keyboard shortcut Alt + V

Press H to toggle hidden items in File Explorer

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