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Rachael Phillips

How to hide folders on Windows 11

Microsoft Windows 11 running on an Apple MacBook laptop.

Learning how to hide folders on Windows 11 should be top on a Windows user's priority list. There are just some folders that you don’t want to share with everyone using your computer, so knowing how to hide them will help you maintain your privacy and keep your personal documents safe from prying eyes. 

Whether you share one of the best laptops with the family or use a public computer at work, hiding important folders can have many benefits, such as reducing the risk of unintended modification, deletion, or unauthorized sharing. This is particularly important if you’re handling confidential work documents or saving sensitive personal information such as financial or medical records. 

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