How To Hide/Unhide A File Or Folder In Windows 7
Posted October 3, 2009 – 5:28 pm in: Windows 7 TweaksThis is another simple trick for novice Windows 7 users. Like the previous versions of Windows, Windows 7 too comes with hide/show a file or folder option. Using this option, one can easily hide a file or folder in a jiffy.
The procedure to hide a file or folder is very straightforward:
1. Right-click on the file/folder and select Properties.
2. Enable the checkbox named Hidden and click Apply button to hide the file instantly.
If the file or folder still appears in the explorer, you need to follow four more simple steps:
# Open Windows explorer (open a folder).
# Click on Organize button and then select Folder and search options to launch Folder Options.
# In the Folder Options dialog-box, switch to View tab, and then locate the option named Don’t show hidden files, folders, or drives.
# Select the option and click Apply.
To view the same file/folder again, please follow our how to view a hidden file or folder in Windows 7 guide.
Tags: Hide A File in Windows 7, Hide Folder in Windows 7
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