How to make a simple hidden folder

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How to make a simple hidden folder

#1 Ryan75

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Posted 16 August 2009 - 07:23 PM

My wife and I have some files we want to hide from the kids. How can I make an easy hidden folder

#2 Geek Aviator

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Posted 16 August 2009 - 08:20 PM

Hi Ryan75,

Try these steps:

Right click on the folder which is to be hidden -> select properties -> Check the box beside Hidden -> Click Apply and OK.

To view this hidden folder follow steps in this link.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-see-hidden-files-in-windows-vista/

For more security, I suggest you to create another account on the computer for the children to login.
See this link on creating a user account.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/93009-us...unt-create.html

Hope this Helps...