Windows defaults to not showing hidden files in the Explorer file manager. To display hidden files, launch Explorer and do the following: THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other ...

Similarly, our computers hide some files ... into the Windows search bar or selecting it from the taskbar. Click the View tab on top of the window. Then, select Show and then Hidden Items.

New installations of Windows ... file names. File extensions are invaluable information because they identify the file category (image, executable, text, etc.). See extension and hidden file.