There are hidden folders on Windows operating systems. All created folders on the desktop are visible by default. A situation often arises when it is necessary to protect personal information and hide the folder on the desktop. To do this, Windows provides a function to turn off the visibility of folders.
Instructions
Step 1
To hide in Windows 7 / XP / Vista, click the "Start" button. Next, click the "Control Panel" button and find the "Folder Options" icon. In the dialog box that opens, find the "View" tab and click on it. In the "Advanced options" window at the very bottom of the list, find the item "Hidden files and folders". Check the box next to Do not show hidden files and folders. Then click the "Apply" button.
Step 2
Right click on the folder you want to hide. In the dialog box that appears, click "Properties". In the "General" tab, find the item "Attributes" and check the box next to the item "Hidden". Click the Apply button and close the dialog box. This way, you can hide any folder or file on your computer.
Step 3
To open hidden folders or files, repeat step 1, but this time check the box next to "Show hidden files and folders".
