How to create hidden folders on Windows 10

Perhaps you already know about the hidden files and folders in the Windows 10 system, but in this article TipsMake is referring to how to help you hide your personal folder so that no one can find it.

Create invisible folders on Windows 10

Step 1: Anywhere on the Desktop, right-click >> New >> Folder . Or you will have to move the existing folder to the home screen.

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Drag and drop to move the folder to a location only you know it.

Step 2: Once you've put the folder in the "right location", it's time to hide the name of the folder. Right-click on the folder and select Rename .

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While naming the folder, hold Alt and then enter 255 (using the right-hand numeric keypad, the row of numbers above the keyboard will not work). You should see the name of the folder is gone.

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Step 3: The folder can still be seen, now it's time to make it invisible. Right-click the folder, select Properties .

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In the Properties window that appears, switch to the Customize tab .

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Continue to select Change Icon .

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The folder icon is the default, but you can also change it to other icons in the list. Find and select one of the three invisible icons (next to the padlock). Then OK to finish.

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Note: The first time you do it, you may see a folder error turning into a black square instead of an invisible one. You just need to restart the computer, or create another directory to solve this problem.

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Basically, this is the trick that makes your directory invisible. You will make it transparent on the main screen of the computer, so that no one will know the existence of this folder and be curious about it. However, if someone accidentally finds the folder, they can still open and view the contents.

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So you should perform the wizard Set a password for folders to make security more secure. The guide here is the end, wish you a successful implementation.

Samuel Daniel

Update 18 August 2020