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A little while ago I discovered that on Ubuntu linux one can display or conceal hidden files on demand at run-time by pressing [Ctrl-H]. This is really handy. Is there anyway this can be had on windows?

I'm guessing Windows Explorer is not amenable to this, so I'm open to 3rd party file managers provided they're open source, freeware, or cheap (in order of preference).

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Now don't you wish nautilus was available for Windows? ;P – Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams May 10 '10 at 18:36
Didn't know about this feature. Neat. – Sathya♦ May 10 '10 at 18:43
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Keyboard Ninja: Toggle Hidden Files with a Shortcut Key in Windows http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/keyboard-ninja/keyboard-ninja-toggle-hidden-files-with-a-shortcut-key-in-windows/

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I wish I could give this more than one vote. – endolith Feb 11 '11 at 15:55
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In Total Commander you can add a button to the button bar and bind it to the below command

cm_SwitchHidSys

This toggles visibility of hidden/system files. Not quite a shortcut key, but a step in the right direction.

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I'm a big fan of Total Commander... This is a great suggestion. – nicorellius May 10 '10 at 18:55
Shaji got the nod for ease of installation and simplicity (it helps that I prefer keyboard to button). It looks like Total Commander is worth exploring for other reasons too. Thanks. – matt wilkie May 13 '10 at 4:16
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