Hide Files/Folders in Windows

Dear Readers, Today I'll demonstrate how to conceal files or folders on a PC or laptop running Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11. If you need to hide confidential documents or files from users of the same device as you, this could be useful.

I'll also demonstrate how to access the hidden folder and file in this tutorial. You should carefully follow this tutorial's instructions.

1. Make a folder and give it any name you like.

2. Fill out the folder with the files you want to conceal.

3. Right-click on your newly created folder, select properties, and check the "Hidden" box.

4. To make it simpler for you to access this hidden folder, click OK and select "Apply changes to this folder only."

5. Done! Everything in your folder, including yourself, is now concealed.

Do the following to get to the hidden folder:

1. Open your file explorer and type the location of your hidden folder in the directory bar.

There it is, then! Your hidden files are here!