How to Enable "Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives" in Windows 11 Step 1 Open File Explorer: You can do this by clicking on the File Explorer icon in your taskbar or by pressing Windows Key + E. Step 2 Access the View Tab: Once File Explorer is open, click on the "View" tab located at the top of the window. Step 3 Click on Show: In the "View" tab, click on the "Show" button in the toolbar. Steps 4 Select Hidden Items: From the dropdown menu, check the box next to "Hidden items." This will make hidden files, folders, and drives visible. Steps 5 Apply the Changes: Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save your changes.