How to show Hidden Files in Windows XP

                  Showing hidden files is quite easy. To enable showing your hidden files in Windows XP, You must do the following.

1. All programs must be closed to make sure you get into desktop.
2. Open the My Computer Icon or Press Windows Key + E on your keyboard.
3. At the top of your Windows Explorer click the Tools menu.

4. Select Folder Options.

5. On the shown Pop-Up Window click on view tab.

6. A two radio button appears and choose Show Hidden Files and Folders.

7.Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.
8. You need to Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled "Hide file extensions for known file types".
9. Optionally you can Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.
10. Cilck Apply button then click OK.