1. right click file or folder and click properties
2.check the hidden box
3. go to start menu then go to my computer
4. hit the alt button on the keyboard and take note to the new toolbar that appears at the top of the window.
5. hit tools and go to the view tab and make sure to click the"do not show hidden file" radio button.
This works for Windows XP and Vista
Area352 5 months ago