To enable the viewing of Hidden files in Windows XP and Windows 2003 follow these steps:
1. Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.
2. Double-click on the My Computer icon.
3. Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
4. After the new window appears select the View tab.
5. Put a checkmark in the checkbox labeled Display the contents of system folders.
6. Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show
hidden files and folders.
7. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide file extensions for known file types.
8. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (you can skip this step if you want to hide protected operation system files).
9. Press the Apply button and then the OK button and shutdown My Computer.
Now your computer is configured to show all hidden files.
