All Windows 11 files and folders are stored in File Explorer, but there are some you might prefer to keep out of reach. Here’s how to hide them
On Windows 11, File Explorer acts as a hub for all the files stored on your computer. That includes personal documents and photos, but also important system files and app data.
Not only do you not require access to most of these, accessing them and making changes could cause serious problems for your device. Equally, there may simply be personal files that you’d rather no-one else can see.
Fortunately, Microsoft lets you hide any file or folder in Windows 11, and it requires only a few simple steps.
