To hide files and folders on Windows computers, follow these steps to create a secret blank folder.

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SEE: Checklist: Securing Windows 10 systems (TechRepublic Premium) This tutorial shows you how to create a hidden read-only folder in Windows 10 and hide it from the standard view of File Explorer.

To show hidden files in Windows 10, you'll need to go into the "View" menu of your files program, where you can find files that are hidden by default.

Have a private document on your desktop OS? Here's how to keep it secure on Linux, MacOS, and Windows.