How to show hidden files and folders in windows7

Here is the step by step guidance to enable the option "show hidden file and folders" in windows7.

1. Go to "Control Panel"

2. Click on "Appearance and Personalization" link

3. Under the "Folder Options" click on "Show hidden files and folders"

4. Folder options will pop up in a new window, under the "View" tab select the radio button "show hidden files, folders, and drives" and Click "ok"