How To Show Hidden Files in MS DOS or Command Prompt

Windows XP's and 2000's Command Console and Recovery console supply limited functionality so most experienced users use a Win9x boot disk when they wish modify a Hidden file from DOS or DOS emulation. The commands used are similar in all cases.

Show Hidden Files at a Prompt

• DIR /AH C:
    - display hidden files that are on the root of the C: drive
• DIR /AS C:
    Display system files that are on the root of the C: drive
• DIR /AR D:
    Display read-only files that are on the root of the D: drive
• DIR /AHS D:
    Display hidden + system files that are on the root of the D: drive
• DIR /AHSR C:
    Display hidden + system + read-only files that are on the root of the C: drive
• DIR /AH /S /P C:
    Display hidden files that are on the C: drive and in its subdirectories:
    (use the /S switch to include all subdirectories)
    (use the /P switch to force a pause after each full screen of information)