How to configure Windows to show hidden files and folders and/or show file extensions for known file types

Question: How do I configure Windows to show hidden files and folders and/or show file extensions for known file types?
 
Product Details: 
Product Family:  Act!
Product:  Act! Pro, Act! Premium
Version: 2005 and later
 
Environment:
Third Party: Microsoft
 

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Answer: 
 
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Showing hidden files and folders

For information on configuring Windows to show hidden files and folders, refer to the following Microsoft documentation:
 
Windows Vista and later: Show hidden files


Showing file extensions for known file types
For information on configuring Windows to show file extensions for known file types, see the steps below:

1. Click Start, or press the Windows key, then type Folder
2. Click Folder Options
3. In the Folder Options Window, click View
4. Under Hidden files and folders, click “Show hidden files, folders, and drives
5. Click OK