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Technical Guide • 2 min read
How to Show Hidden Files & Folders in Windows 11 & 10
Enable hidden items in Windows File Explorer view tab to easily browse your user AppData directory.
1
Open Windows File Explorer
Press Win + E to open File Explorer or click the folder icon on your taskbar.
2
In Windows 11: Click "View" → "Show"
In the top command bar, click View, hover over Show, and check Hidden items.
3
In Windows 10: Check "Hidden Items" on View Tab
Click the View tab in the ribbon toolbar, and check the box labeled Hidden items in the Show/hide section.
4
Navigate Directly to C:\Users\[Username]\AppData
AppData will now appear as a semi-transparent folder under your user profile, allowing seamless manual navigation.
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