Show File Extensions and Hidden Files
Description
This skill runs a PowerShell script to modify the Current User registry settings for Windows Explorer. It enables the visibility of:
- •Hidden files and folders
- •File extensions (e.g.,
.txt,.csv)
Usage
Run the configuration script:
powershell
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "scripts\configure-explorer.ps1"
Effects
- •Registry Keys Modified:
- •
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Hidden-> Set to1 - •
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\HideFileExt-> Set to0
- •
- •Process: Windows Explorer (
explorer.exe) will be restarted automatically to apply the changes immediately. Your taskbar and desktop icons may briefly disappear and reappear.