How to see system files on Windows 7

“You got virus copied during meeting session”. My friend told my other friend who can’t find copy of meeting resume on his ASUS Eee PC Seashell.

“How do I know if I have virus in my Windows 7 system? ” He ask back.

Well I have enable view to show all files including system files.

Here’s step by step guide to see system files on Windows 7 :

Choose ‘Organize’ under Explorer menu.

Click the arrow near ‘Organize’ button. Choose Folder and search Options.

Folder Option will show up. Choose View tab.

1. Choose show hidden files, folders and drives.

2. Uncheck ‘ hide protected operated system files (recommended).

Click OK or Apply button.

Click Yes button when warning box show up.

“You have chose to display protected operating system files (files labeled System Hidden) in Windows Explorer.

This picture show the view C folder before enable view system files.

This picture show drive C content after enable view system files.

Use this method to show ‘suspected’ files but never ever delete system files without proper knowledge.

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