Actually Windows users can hide a folder easily through properties attribute and set folder options view menu by selecting “Do not show hidden files and folders”, but do not expect that your hidden folders will totally secure! If you have some important files in a folder and you don’t want other people to see or access your files then don’t do this method. That’s too risky, sooner or latter someone can easily show your hidden folders by switching folder options view menu to “Show hidden files and folders”. As alternative I will show you another easy way to securely hide a folder by password protecting it. We will use a freeware called Free Hide Folder. It’s free to download and use, without any limitation. And also it’s compatible with all Windows platforms including Win 7, Vista and XP.
Features
- The file is small, only 875KB
- Simple interface and very easy to use
- Securely hide your folder (and its sub-f), no one can see it even when “Show hidden files and folders” is active.
- It uses password protection security, only the one who knows the password is able to unhide the folder, that is you (unless you forgot your password
). - Its publisher guarantees that this program doesn’t contain malwares (no adware, spyware, viruses whatsoever)
- It can run on Windows 7/Vista/XP/2003/2000/NT/ME/9x
How to Securely Hide a Folder in Windows OS
- First of all you need to download Free Hide Folder
- Install the program by double-clicking FHFSetup.exe
- Enter your password and confirm – click OK
- Registration window will pop up. Don’t worry about it, you can use it for free thus there’s no need to fill the registration code, just click “Skip”.
- In the main interface you can manage: hide or unhide folders. Because this is your first time you use the program then there’s no hidden folder on the list. Click “Add” button to and select a folder to hide, as result you’ll see the folder in the list with state status “hide”.
- Close Free Hidden Folder application
- Do check in your windows explorer and try to find the hidden folder, if you cannot find it then the program works properly.
- To show the hidden folder, run the program – enter your password – select a folder you want to unhide – click “Unhide” button.
That’s all folks, now you can securely hide your folders and protect your secret data/files. You might also be interested to read on how to hide and lock folders or drives.
