How To Hide Or Protect A File On Windows

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I'd bet you got some files you don’t want other people to see? Or maybe they’re just cluttering up your Documents folder, and you want to hide them? Here are a few ways to hide or protect  your files on a Windows PC.



1. Hide Any Folder with a Single Checkbox

If you’re just looking to hide a couple of folders from view, Windows has a built-in option to do so. This isn’t very good protection against snoopers, because any tech savvy person can show hidden files and folders with a simple settings tweak. It might fool a little child, but it won’t fool anyone with even passing knowledge of computers.

If that sounds like what you want, the process is really easy. Open Windows’ File Explorer and navigate to the folder or file you want to hide. Right-click on it, select “Properties”, and check the “Hidden” box in the menu that appears. Click “OK” and the folder will disappear from view.
RELATED: How To Show Hidden Files In Windows

If you ever need to access it later, you can show hidden files by clicking the View menu in File Explorer and checking the “Hidden Items” box. (in Windows 7, you’ll have to go to Organize > Folder and Search Options and select “Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives” on the View tab instead.) 

Remember: this won’t secure your files at all, it will just hide them from view. Anyone with the tiniest bit of know-how can easily find them.

2. Encrypt a File or Folder Without Extra Software
The only secure way to hide your files is through encryption. Encryption turns your data into an unintelligible mess unless you have the password. Windows contains a built-in way to encrypt files, and ties the password to your user account—so you can only see the files if you’re logged in as the right user.

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