Show hidden files in Windows 7
2009 February 2
There are certain files in Windows 7 which are hidden and to view them, here’s what you should do.
1- Click Start, go to Control Panel.

2- Click Appearance and Personalization on right side.

3- You’ll see folder options, click Show hidden files and folders.

4- In folder options, click Show hidden files, folders and drives. Uncheck anything that you want to see, click Apply followed by OK and you’re done.