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Ultimate Guide To Hide Files On Windows Computer (Like James Bond)

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In this post, we will show you how to hide your files on Windows Computer like James Bond.

Sometimes, you may need to hide some files and folders on your Windows computer. Also if you have some files and folders on our computer that you don’t want external users to see. After all, we deserve some privacy.

In such a case, what you need simply is to hide our files and folders. This post will guide you through the steps involved in hiding files and folders on your Windows PC, and show them again whenever they're needed.

How To Hide Files On Windows Computer

Once you hide your files and folders on your computer, Windows will not show the files and folders automatically. To hide your files and folders on your Windows computer, follow these easy steps.

You can easily hide your files, folders, and drives on Windows by following these steps:

  1. Open Windows Explorer. You can also open it by double-clicking on My Computer icon.
  2. When you get to this screen, select Organize and find Folder and Search Options. Click on it and a dialog box will appear.
  3. In the dialog box, you find View. Under this view tab, select Don't Show Hidden Files, Folders or Drives.
  4. Ensure everything is properly set up and click Apply.

Your hidden files and folders will, therefore, be kept secure and will automatically be hidden from your Windows files, folders and drives.

Once this setting has been activated, you should understand how to hide your files. The setting you just did is intended to tell your computer not to show hidden files, folders and drives. This will tell you how to hide the files so it doesn't get shown among your files.

Steps To Hide Files And Folders On Your Computer

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Hiding your files and folders does not require complex steps, follow these instructions to get it done:

  • Find the file or folder you intend to hide and right-click on it.
  • A box appears showing the important properties of the file. Below this box, you can locate a dialog box.
  • In the dialog box, find the Hidden button. Click this button and select Apply.

The file or folder on which you performed this action will be hidden from your other files. That's cool.

Now, you own your computer and you want to see the hidden files. No, you don't have to reverse your decision to hide them.

How To View Hidden Files On Windows Computer

Viewing the hidden files and folders is very easy.

Here’s how:

  • Find the file or folder you intend to hide and right-click on it.
  • A box appears showing the important properties of the file. Below this box, you can locate a dialog box.
  • Select Show Hidden files, folders and drives.

You're done, all your hidden files and folders start showing, but don't forget to hide it again when the need arises.

Any Alternatives?

You read this guide up to this point and you're still uninterested in using the Windows file hiding system. Maybe it's insecure.

Yes, there are file encryption software you can use to hide your files and folders.

However, if you're using any third-party software, scan with antivirus software to ensure it is not loaded with malware and it doesn't expose your files to hackers.

Let us know if these steps worked for you.

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Abraham Faisal
Abraham Faisal
Abraham Faisal is a professional content writer. He has a strong passion for online privacy, cybersecurity and blockchain and is an advocate for online privacy. He has been writing about these topics since 2018 and is a regular contributor to a number of publications. He has a degree in Computer Science and has in-depth knowledge of the ever-evolving world of digital security. In his free time, he likes to travel and explore new cultures.

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