How can you hide files efficiently in Windows

About all users Windows I know how to hide some FILES or leaflets. Where it turns out that everyone knows and how to discover hidden files of others. But how do you find the opportunity to create a folder that remains hidden even when the option is selected Show hidden files, folders and drives? And super-hidden folder. Well, if the idea tempt you, here's how you can "make" such a folder.

The first steps are similar to what you already know: in Bar menu (for this to be visible in Vista and Windows 7, press the key Alt) Click on Tools and select menu Folder Options.

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Then in the tab View Turn off the option Hide protected operating system files (Recommended), data Apply and then OK.

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In each partition of the system you will notice that more have appeared system folders, including $RECYCLE.BIN (or RECYCLER, in function the Windows). Copy that folder ($ recycle.bin) anywhere and rename it as you wish. In the folder you put all files you want to keep secrete.

After you made sure that you have not forgotten any files, follow the same steps at the beginning, and check the option in place Hide protected operating system files. You will notice that the folder with secrets disappeared, even if the option Show hidden files and folders It is still selected. This is possible because the folder is still perceived as Folder protected by the system.

So you breathe relieved, the secrets are well guarded. : P

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