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How to see "hidden" files and directories in Windows Explorer ?

Often, some files or directories are not visible in the Windows file explorer.

For visualizing all existing files, you should modify the parameters of the Windows file explorer:

- Under Windows 7 and Vista: click "Organize" top left of the menu, choose "Options of the files and research".

- Under Windows XP, this tool is in the menu "Tools" / "Directories options" on the right.

In this windows tool, please choose "Display" / "Advanced parameters", and in the box  "Hidden files and directories", check "Show the hidden files, directories and disks".

How to invalidate bad files ?

A bad file can disturb the normal execution of the program and produce unrecoverable errors.

Invalidating it puts a  "$"  as first file name's character.

You will always be able to rename it when necessary.