Unhide Files In Windows ^hot^ Jun 2026

attrib -h /s /d C:\Path\*.*

Bulk operations, scripting, or when File Explorer is unresponsive. unhide files in windows

To unhide all files within a folder and its subfolders recursively: attrib -h /s /d C:\Path\*

attrib -h -s /s /d "E:\*.*"

For more granular control (revealing protected operating system files): unhide files in windows

While unhiding files is often necessary, it carries inherent risks:

attrib +h (to hide) or attrib -h (to unhide).