How to view hidden files

There are some ways which are mentioned below:
1) Goto Tools—>Folder options—> View(tab)—> then select “Show hidden files and folders” and then apply this setting.
NOTE:
But when your pc got infected by autorun virus you cannot view hidden files as mentioned above. So you need to follow any of below methods.
2) If you know the name of the folder or file which is hidden and you want to view just goto the folder in which it is present and now goto address bar an type as below in the address bar after the address present in it

"previous address upto the folder"/"required file name or folder name"

and press enter. Now you can view hidden files.
3) Suppose that the file or folder you want to view(which is hidden) is in a folder, now go into that folder and right click in the emoty space and select “properties”. Now mark on “Hidden” and select apply(It may ask for confirmation then select “all files and folders”). Now again right click in the empty space in the same folder and select “properties”. Now unmark on “Hidden” and select apply(It may ask for confirmation then select “all files and folders”). Now you are done with your job. And now you can view all your hidden files or folders in that folder.