In the above code, replace the key PASSWORDGOESHERE with the password you want to use to unlock the folder.
Open the folder, right-click on a blank area in it, then select New -> Text Document from the pop-up menu.
Under Files and Folders find the option Hidden files and folders and select Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives.Ĭlick OK and, with the next few steps, proceed to hiding a folder. Create a new folder and name it whatever you would like. Within Folder Options switch to the View tab. Open File Explorer (any folder) and go to Tools > Folder options. This method requires that Windows does not show hidden files and folders. So changing this setting is the first step in this approach. Windows offers an easy way to quickly hide folders from unsuspecting eyes. For pointers, please see the additional resources section below. For truly sensitive and confidential data, I recommend more advanced solutions, which not only hide or luck, but also encrypt your data. Note that none of these solutions will effectively hide your data from knowledgeable users.
This article provides a summary of three quick and easy ways to hide folders in Windows 7. Whether you are sharing a computer or are generally suspicious of peers who occasionally have access to your computer, you may have the desire to store sensitive information or private files in a safe place.
