How to Make an Invisible File
Right-click your desktop., Hover over "New". , Click a file type., Type in a name for your folder. , Hit ↵ Enter. , Right-click your file. , Click Properties. , Check the "Hidden" box. , Click OK.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Right-click your desktop.
You'll need to create a regular file here first. -
Step 2: Hover over "New".
, "Folder" or "Text Document" are quick and simple choices. ,,,,,, Your file is now hidden, meaning it won't show up in search queries or your File Explorer app; however, if you create a regular folder in the same directory with the same name, it will rename itself to be "Filename (2)"
which betrays the fact that you have a hidden folder in that directory.
Your file is also literally invisible unless your computer is currently displaying hidden files and folders. -
Step 3: Click a file type.
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Step 4: Type in a name for your folder.
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Step 5: Hit ↵ Enter.
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Step 6: Right-click your file.
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Step 7: Click Properties.
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Step 8: Check the "Hidden" box.
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Step 9: Click OK.
Detailed Guide
You'll need to create a regular file here first.
, "Folder" or "Text Document" are quick and simple choices. ,,,,,, Your file is now hidden, meaning it won't show up in search queries or your File Explorer app; however, if you create a regular folder in the same directory with the same name, it will rename itself to be "Filename (2)"
which betrays the fact that you have a hidden folder in that directory.
Your file is also literally invisible unless your computer is currently displaying hidden files and folders.
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