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To view hidden files in Microsoft Windows, just perform the steps listed below.

1. Open Windows Explorer
2. Click the Tools menu from the toolbar.
3. Click  Folder Options.
   
4. Click the View tab.
5. Within the view tab, select the option Show hidden files and folders.
6. Click Apply.

Note: to see hidden system files you have to uncheck the option Hide protected operating system files.

Now the hidden files should be visible. You can distinguish a hidden file from other files quickly just by looking at the icon. Hidden files will appear as if they are slightly grayed out. You can also look at the file properties to see if it is a hidden file.