By Achilles Hill | Last Updated
Whether you're protecting sensitive information or just tidying up your workspace, learning how to hide files and folders in Windows 10 is a simple but effective way to keep your system organized and private. This guide will walk you through several ways to hide your files and folders.
Windows 10 offers built-in features for hiding files or folders without needing third-party software.
Step 1: Right-click the file or folder and choose Properties from the context menu.
Step 2: By default, you are in the General tab. Go to the Attributes section and you can find the Hidden option. Check the box.
Step 3: Click Apply and OK button. If it's a folder, a prompt will ask if you want to apply this setting to just the folder or all subfolders and files. Choose accordingly.
With the file encryption software, such as iSunshare SafeFile Genius, you can easily hide files or folders in your windows computer.
Step 1: Open SafeFile Genius and then choose the Read-only & Hidden option.
Step 2: Click the folder or file icon to select the correct file/folder you want to hide.
Step 3: Tick the file you want to hide and check the Hide option. Then hit the Settings button.
Step 4: And your file properties will be changed successfully.
If you want to unhide the files/folders, you can go to select the folder where the files locate in the Select section. After that, the hidden files will be shown with red filenames. You can select it and check the Unhide option. Finally, click the Settings button and the file will show up in your folder now.
Once the files are set hidden via Properties, it will not be displayed on your computer. But you can set to show hidden items to make it visible: Open File Explorer, click the View tab at the top, then check the box for Hidden items.
Or you can click Options in File Explorer, then click the View tab and select Show hidden files, folders and drives option.
1. Can someone still find my hidden files?
Yes, if they set to show hidden files in File Explorer, the hidden files are still visible on your computer. For true privacy, consider using encryption tools or password protection.
2. Are hidden files deleted?
No. Hiding a file only makes it invisible. The file remains in place and can be accessed again when unhidden.
3. Is it possible to hide multiple files at once?
Yes, you can put those files in a folder. Then open iSunshare SafeFile Genius and select the folder to add. After that, all files are shown on the interface. You can select all files and hit the Hide button to make it invisible.
Hiding files and folders in Windows 10 is a useful way to manage privacy and declutter your workspace. In this article, you can learn quick and flexible solutions to protect the privacy.
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