Quick answer
Enable Hidden items in File Explorer when you need to inspect a folder that is intentionally hidden. Visibility does not imply that the contents are safe to delete.
Understand the issue
Confirm the folder path supplied by the application or technician. Hidden application data may contain settings and saved work. Avoid treating a newly visible folder as unwanted clutter merely because you did not notice it before.
Step-by-step checks
- Open the expected parent folder.
- Use View, Show and Hidden items where available.
- Inspect the requested folder without moving or deleting unrelated files.
Need help with this issue?
Share your model and symptoms. Confirm availability and the quote before booking.
What the results mean
If the folder remains missing, confirm the Windows account and full path rather than inventing a replacement folder.
| Stage | Action |
|---|---|
| Start | Open the expected parent folder. |
| Compare | Use View, Show and Hidden items where available. |
| Next step | Inspect the requested folder without moving or deleting unrelated files. |
Repair checklist
If you need help, send RJ Computers your device model and the results of the checks above. Explain what must be preserved before work starts, especially files that have no other copy.
- Confirm assessment charges and what the quote includes.
- Ask for approval before additional parts or destructive software changes.
- Test the original symptom at handover and keep the repair details.
Ready for an assessment?
Share your model and symptoms. Confirm availability and the quote before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Does showing hidden items recover deleted files?
No. It reveals existing hidden items; deletion recovery is a different task.
What should I record before requesting help?
Record the full model, exact error or symptom, recent changes and what you already tried. Explain whether important files have a separate backup.
How do I arrange a repair assessment?
Call RJ Computers on +91 99715 24677 or use the WhatsApp booking button. Confirm availability, diagnostic fees and the scope of work before booking.
Conclusion
If the folder remains missing, confirm the Windows account and full path rather than inventing a replacement folder.
Further reading: Official product guidance