Sometimes users need to use hidden files or folders in their work. This can be done easily by adjusting the system parameters appropriately. Also, the function of hiding elements is very useful if you need to hide data from prying eyes.
Instructions
Step 1
Open any folder on your computer. From the menu at the top, open Tools and Folder Options. You can also find setting the display properties of folders and files in a similar control panel menu. Select the appearance settings tab in the window that appears, scroll the list to the very end. Here you can also configure other attributes of files and folders.
Step 2
Find the item responsible for displaying hidden system elements. Check the box next to "Show hidden files and folders". Click the Apply button. If you want to change this setting in the future, proceed in the same way, but at the end select the original parameter.
Step 3
If you want to customize the visibility of a folder, select it with the right mouse button. Select the most recent item "Properties". On the "General" tab, set the "Hidden" attribute or unselect it according to how you want to customize the display type.
Step 4
If you want the visibility attributes for folders and their contents to be different, click the corresponding button in the window that appears.
Step 5
Be careful when performing operations with hidden data. On many computers, this function can be configured in different ways, so when copying hidden confidential information that is important to you for later data transfer, use special removable media that you do not use for other purposes, since it can be read by strangers.
Step 6
When copying data to removable media, make sure not to put unnecessary hidden data on it. To do this, enable the function of displaying hidden items and view the content - perhaps the attached files and folders will contain unnecessary information.
