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Files: Questions and Answers

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.