Easy steps to hide files, folders & drives in Windows 11 PC!

Microsofts new Windows 11 also lets you hide and unhide files and folders in the operating system.

In this article, we will share a step-by-step guide onhiding files and folders on Windows 11.

select Properties

Not only that, but we will also share a method to hide drives in Windows 11.

Hide Files & Folders in Windows 11

Well, hiding files & folders are pretty easy on Windows 11.

You dont need to use any third-party software or change the registry to hide specific files/folders.

check the Hidden box

Instead, you should probably pop launch the file explorer, snag the files, and make changes.

Right-tap on the file or folder and selectProperties.

On the Properties, check theHiddenbox and punch theOkbutton.

click on the ‘Apply changes to this folder only’ option

On the confirmation popup, punch theApply changes to this folder onlyoption and punch the Ok button.

How to Show Hidden Files & Folders?

Open File Explorer and tap on theView > Show.

select the Hidden items option

On the Show menu, select theHidden itemsoption.

This will show all hidden files and folders.

Now right grab the hidden file you want to unhide and selectProperties.

uncheck the hidden option and

On the file/folder Properties page,uncheckthe hidden optionand hit the Ok button.

This will unhide the file/folder in Windows 11.

The hidden drive will not appear on your File Explorer.

type in ‘Disk Management’

Heres what you better do.

First of all, open Windows Search and key in inDisk Management.

Open Disk Management from the list.

‘Change Drive Letter and Paths..'

Now go for the drive letter and punch theRemovebutton.

You may get a warning; just press theYesbutton.

Now, open File Explorer, and you will see the drive is not available anymore.

click on the Remove button

To return the drive, open Disk Management again and right-hit the Disk with no name.

Then, choose the Change Drive Letter and paths.. option.

Now, you just need toadd a drive letterto the drive.

Change Drive Letter and paths

Once done, tap on theOkbutton.

The drive will be back on the File Explorer.

You dont need to rely on any third-party utilities to hide files on the new operating system.

add a drive letter

I hope this article helped you!

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add a drive letter

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