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Hidden folders not showing in file explorer on windows

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Description

### Short summary

Hidden folders not showing in file explorer on windows

### Affected version or release

v1.1.14

### Installation context

Windows

### What happened?

Hidden folders (starting with a period) are hidden in the file explorer and are not showing.

### Steps to reproduce

_No response_

### Expected behavior

I want to see those folders (and files if that is the case) or at least want to be able to choose to hide them or not with a setting.

### Additional context

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue on Windows with version v1.1.14 and inspect how the app's file explorer handles dot-prefixed folders and files. Done means hidden folders and files are visible, or users have a documented setting to choose whether they are shown.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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