Open Windows Explorer.
Click on "Organize" on the tool bar.
Select "Folder and search options" from the drop down list.
Select the "View" tab.
Check "Show hidden files, folders, and drives".
Uncheck "Hide empty drives in the Computer folder".
Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files". Respond "Yes" when queried.
Close and reopen Windows Explorer.