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You could try looking in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download under each folder for a large file without an extension. That would be the encrypted esd that obviously needs to have the .esd extension added - or it may be in a folder under C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DeliveryOptimization - can't recall which off-hand.
OK, so there is another way.
That does not answer my question of "Show" or " not to Show".
It really is hidden by default, for obvious reasons: it contains data which a normal user has no need to see or manipulate. That we need the ESD file is a totally other story.
Clear telltale of its default hidden status is the lighter color of its icon. Hidden folders are shown in lighter yellow:
In any event, this has gone off-topic.
MY original question was " where is my esd file?"
As shown in my 2nd screenshot, Install.esd is NOT inside the Sources folder.
I am reinstalling everything. I will not come back to this thread. You guys have fun with the discussion.