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By Justin SabrinaUpdated on June 06, 2023
Nowadays, we value privacy and security more seriously. If you plan to share your computer with others, it is necessary to protect your privacy from unauthorized access. Hiding files and folders is the best way to keep safe from prying eyes. Do you know how to hide files on a Mac or Windows computer? In the latest article, we introduced you on how to hide and lock a folder on Mac. Today, we will focus on how to hide specific files and folders in Windows 11. Now read this post and hide your files with simple clicks.
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It is an easy task to hide files and folders on Windows 11. Microsoft has added some cool and fascinating features to its latest version of Windows 11, including built-in device encryption. File Explorer can help with that. It is a helpful and convenient file manager application for Windows operating system. Let's start with the easiest way to hide a file or folder on Windows 11 using File Explorer.
Step 1. Open File Explorer from the taskbar icon, or simply press Windows + E.
Step 2. Turn to the file or folder you want to hide, and right-click on it. Then select Properties from the menu.
Step 3. Under the General tab, tick the checkbox of Hidden and click OK.
Step 4. A small window will pop up. Tick Apple changes to this folder, subfolders, and files. And hit OK.
Step 5. Then the files or folders you selected will be grayed out, but it is still be visible.
Step 6. To completely hide your folders, click View button > Show, then deselect the Hidden items.
Tips: Afterwards, you can set the item to be visible again.
Another way to hide files and folders in Windows 11 is by using a professional file locker. Here you can turn to UkeySoft File Locker.
UkeySoft File Locker is a simple but powerful file & folder locker software for Windows and Mac computer. By using an encryption technique for security, UkeySoft is the best option to protect your data. It enables you to hide and lock your files and folders on internal hard drive, external USB drive, flash drive and more.
This smart tool allows you to set a password to lock files, folders, and drives. No one can access it without the password. Additionally, it also helps you erase and wipe any data and file on your hard drive complete and permanently.
Highlights:
Step 1. Download and Run UkeySoft File Locker
Download and install the UkeySoft File Locker on your Windows computer from the button above. Then start the program. When you run at the first time, you'll need to enter the initial password – 123456, and click "OK" to go on.
Then you will go to its main interface.
Step 2. Select "Hiding File" Function
Tap "Hiding File" in the left panel, and it will display 3 hiding features in the right side.
Step 3. Add Files/Folders to Hide
Yon can select "Hide File(s)" option and add your files you want to hide.
Also, you may choose "Hide Folder" option, and add the folders from local drive.
Step 4. Hide Files & Folders Successfully
As you can see, all the selected files and folders have been added to the hiding list.
Step 5. (Optional) Show Hidden Files and Folders
If you want to show hidden files in Windows 11, just select the files or folders, and tap the "Unhide" button in the right side.
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