Windows Explorer See Hidden Files May 2026

dir /a:h To permanently change Explorer setting via registry (requires admin):

Get-ChildItem -Force To modify Explorer setting permanently: windows explorer see hidden files

reg add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v Hidden /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v ShowSuperHidden /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f Then restart Explorer or log off. To show hidden files in listing (not permanent): dir /a:h To permanently change Explorer setting via

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" -Name "Hidden" -Value 1 Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" -Name "ShowSuperHidden" -Value 1 Then restart explorer.exe : windows explorer see hidden files