[header] How to unhide folders [title] Click on " start " and select " control panel. [step] The control panel window will open and display on-screen. [substeps] If using windows 8, navigate to the " start " screen, start typing " control panel, " and select the option when it displays in the search menu. 
[title] Click on " appearance and personalization, " then click on " folder options. [step] This will open the folder options dialog box.