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[spthomas]

In Windows XP, I have files and folders unhidden. But I'd like to hide just certain folders, not all that area marked hidden. Is there a way to selectively hide folders?

 

[linney]

Right click on the Folder and select Properties, look for the "Hidden" check box at the bottom of the page.

 

[vacunita]

This of course only works if the radio button in the Tools->Folder Options->View dialog is set to Not Show hidden files. Otherwise they'll be visible no matter what you do.

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[linney]

Thanks "vacunita" for the correction.

Look at some of the later comments in this article.

How to hide files and folders in Windows XP - The easy way

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/com...files-and-folders-in-windows-xp-the-easy-way/

Have a look at the comments about Desktop.ini in this article. Read para 5.

http://sillydog.org/mshidden.html

See what else you can find here.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:&q=hide+single+folder+or+file+xp&btnG=Search

You can always Encrypt or use the Access Controls to block access.

 

[smah]

If you want to keep other users from seeing your files, you're better off using separate user profiles and keeping your files within your user profile.

 

[manhunter2826]

Thanks Linney for that link: really useful