How to Gain Access to Program Data Folder in Server PC

How to Gain Access to Program Data Folder in Server PC

Problem (Issue) Statement:

How to gain access to Program Data folder in Server PC

Description:

A guide to gain access to Program Data folder in Server PC.

Related Software:

Related Hardware:

NA

System Application:

xPortalNet Standard Software

Symptom and Finding:

NA

Cause:

For first time guide to gain access to Program Data folder in Server PC.

Solution:

Warning!

  • Users are not recommended to run any xPortal software in Windows XP operating system as the system is unstable

  • Users are also advised to stop the xPortal Services before shutting down the Server PC to prevent any missing transaction issues.

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Summary



Step-by-step Guide:

  • To enable Show Hidden Files and Folders:


For Windows 10 users:
Step 1: Click Search icon on the bottom left of the taskbar.


Figure 1: Search Icon on Taskbar


Step 2: Type "Control Panel". Click Control Panel once the button is shown.


Figure 2: Control Panel Button


Step 3: The Control Panel window will be shown. On the top right corner, under View by field, select "Large Icons" to see all settings.


Figure 3: Control Panel Window


Step 4: The arrangement of icons in Control Panel window will change to the following. Click "Folder Options" / "File Explorer Options".


Figure 4: Re-arranged Control Panel Window


Step 5: The Folder Options window will be shown. Click on View tab.


Figure 5: View Tab in Folder Options Window


Step 6: Check the checkbox for Show hidden files, folders, and drivers and click Apply.


For Windows 8 / 8.1 users:
Step 1: From the Start menu interface, click the Search icon.


Figure 6: Search Icon in Start Menu


Step 2: Type "Control Panel" in the search bar and click on the Control Panel icon.


Figure 7: Control Panel Button


Step 3: The Control Panel window will be shown. On the top right corner, under View by field, select "Large Icons" to see all settings.


Figure 8: Control Panel Window


Step 4: The arrangement of icons in Control Panel window will change to the following. Click "Folder Options" / "File Explorer Options".


Figure 9: Re-arranged Control Panel Window


Step 5: The Folder Options window will be shown. Click on View tab.


Figure 10: View Tab in Folder Options Window


Step 6: Check the checkbox for Show hidden files, folders, and drivers and click Apply


For Windows 7 / Vista users:
Step 1: Click Start button on bottom left of the taskbar and then select Control Panel.


Figure 11: Control Panel Button on Start Menu


Step 2: The Control Panel window will be shown. On the top right corner, under View by field, select "Large Icons" to see all settings.


Figure 12: Control Panel Window


Step 3: The arrangement of icons in Control Panel window will change to the following. Click "Folder Options" / "File Explorer Options".


Figure 13: Re-arranged Control Panel Window


Step 4: The Folder Options window will be shown. Click on View tab.


Figure 14: View Tab in Folder Options Window


Step 5: Check the checkbox for Show hidden files, folders, and drivers and click Apply



  • To access Program Data folder:

Step 1: Once users have checked the checkbox for Show hidden files, folders, and drives, the Program Data folder will be unhidden and available in the C: drive.


Figure 15: Program Data Folder Unhidden in C: drive

Date Documentation:

28/5/2018 (Rev 1.0)

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