Quick Answer: How to Hide Files on Windows 10?

How to hide files and folders using File Explorer

• Open File Explorer.
• Navigate to the file or folder you want to hide.
• Right-click the item and click on Properties.
• On the General tab, under Attributes, check the Hidden option.
• Click Apply.

How do I hide a drive in Windows 10 for another user?

How to hide a drive using Group Policy

1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
2. Type gpedit.msc and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
3. Browse the following path:
4. Double-click the Hide these specified drives in My Computer policy.
5. Select the Enabled option.

How do I lock a folder and hide it Windows 10?

How To Lock a Folder With a Password in Windows 10

• Right-click inside the folder where the files you want to protect are located.
• MORE: How to Change Your Password in Windows 10.
• Select “New” from the contextual menu.
• Click on “Text Document.”
• Hit Enter.
• Double-click the text file to open it.