how to hide files and folders in windows

In this post you will learn how to show or hide files and folders in Windows using the command line prompt.

We will use the attrib command to hide or show files or folders in Windows.

attrib: Using the attrib command in Windows, we can change file attributes (i.e., read-only, system and hidden flag).

attrib +h [file/folder name]: This will set hidden attributes to active. It will hide a file/folder.

attrib -h [file/folder name]: This will remove hidden attributes from a file to make files/folders visible to everyone.

How to Hide a File in Windows Using Command Prompt

1. Open your Command Prompt window using the Windows + R key combination, and then type cmd.
2. Navigate to the path where your file is located.
3. Type attrib +h file name to make it hidden.
4. To make it visible again, remove the hidden attribute using attrib -h filename.

1. Open your Command Prompt window using the Windows + R key combination, and then type cmd.

2. Navigate to the path where your file is located.
type CD + file name to navigate to the path, and type just CD.. to go back.

3. Type attrib +h file name to make it hidden.
4. To make it visible again, remove the hidden attribute using attrib -h filename.

ENJOY