Hide Folder and Files in Windows XP

Hiding folders and files is a very simple and common feature of windows XP. This tutorial will teach you the way to hide your folders and files, so the other users can’t see it while using your system.

STEPS

  • My Computer > tools menu > Folder option > Click

image thumb27 Hide Folder and Files in Windows XP

  • Folder Option Dialog Appear

image thumb28 Hide Folder and Files in Windows XP

  • From the four tab in folder options select view

image thumb29 Hide Folder and Files in Windows XP

  • Select the option Do not show hidden files and folder

image thumb30 Hide Folder and Files in Windows XP

  • Click Apply and then OK button, now the file with hidden attribute can’t see by any other user.
  • To Hide any file or folder right Click > Select properties

image thumb31 Hide Folder and Files in Windows XP

  • Check the hidden Check box as shown in the figure below and press OK

image thumb32 Hide Folder and Files in Windows XP

  • Now the folder is not shown with other folder and files.

image thumb33 Hide Folder and Files in Windows XP

You done with the task, Now you can easily hide your important files, folders from others in Windows XP.

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