How to Unhide Folders in Windows 7

Preparation

1. Click on the Start Menu and Go to Control Panel.
2. Click on Appearance and Personalization Link.
3. Now, Open the "Folder Options" Link.
4. Click on the "View." Tab.
5. Scroll Down Until You See an Option Called "Hidden Files and Folders."
6. There are 2 Radio Buttons Listed underneath This Entry;
7. Click on the One That Reads, "Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives."
8. In the Same "Advanced Settings" Window, Uncheck the Box That Reads, "Hide Protected Operating System Files."
9. Do This if the Folder You Want to Unhide Is a System Folder.
10. Click the "Ok" Button to Apply the Changes You've Made.
11. Now, You Can Find the Folder That You Are Interested in on Your Hard Drive.
12. As You Can See All the Hidden Files and Folders on My Desktop Are Now Visible.
13. To Unhide the Folder. Right Click on It and Select Properties.
14. On the "General" Tab of the "Properties" Menu, Uncheck the Box That Reads "Hidden."
15. The Folder Will No Longer Be Hidden.
16. If You Want, You Can Go Back Into the "Appearances and Personalization" Menu and Tell Windows to Hide the Hidden Files Again.
17. Your Folder Will Appear Anyway, Because It Is No Longer Marked as Hidden.
18. This Is How You Can Unhide Folders on Windows 7