Hidden files and folders or search for files using Windows8/7

This for windows8
Display hidden files and folders:

1. On your keyboard press the Windows + E keys.
2. Click the View tab.
3. Check File name extensions and Hidden items.

Search for files:

1. On your keyboard press the Windows + F keys
   • If you do not remember the entire file name, try entering part of the file name.
   • If you only know the file extension, substitute an asterisk for the file name and include the extension. For example, enter *.qbw to search for QuickBooks data files or *.doc to search for Microsoft Word documents.
2. Your search results will display.

Note: The same file name might appear in multiple directories or folders. The same file name might also appear multiple times with different file extensions
This for windows7



Display hidden files and folders:

1. Right-click the Windows Logo button and choose Open Windows Explorer.
2. Click Organize and choose Folder and Search Options.
3. Click the View tab, select Show hidden files and folders and then clear the checkbox for Hide protected system operating files.
4. Click Yes on the warning and then click OK.

Search for files:

1. On your keyboard press the Windows + F keys
   • If you do not remember the entire file name, try entering part of the file name.
   • If you only know the file extension, substitute an asterisk for the file name and include the extension. For example, enter *.qbw to search for QuickBooks data files or *.doc to search for Microsoft Word documents.
2. Your search results will display.

Note: The same file name might appear in multiple directories or folders. The same file name might also appear multiple times with different file extensions