Hiding files is not a new concept on Windows 7, as it was also available in the first version of Windows. This facility can be used successfully as a protection method or a file management tool. Just make sure you have some knowledge about hidden file in Windows 7, and also about managing hidden files in Windows enabled PC.
Here are some aspects about using Windows 7 hidden files on your computer and things to keep in mind:
Protection method
File management method
Things to remember
Protection method
Microsoft introduced this function in Windows operating system to protect personal files and documents. Everybody wants to keep some files hidden from other users. Intimate pictures, confidential documents and important files about your company can be hidden using this method in Windows 7. Just right click on the file icon, make sure the Hidden checkbox in the main properties screen is marked and your file will disappear immediately. Do not worry, as you can access it anytime. Just remember the place of the file.
Hidden files method also ensures protection from hackers who can use a remote control option to gain control of your computer. By hiding your files and especially the system files, you can be sure the hackers will not see those important files. If you want more security, you can protect such files with a password. This will make it more difficult for an intruder to use your hidden files in Windows 7 based PC.
File management method
Some directories and drives have thousands and thousands of files, so you have to spend a long time for searching specific files and documents. By hiding files in Windows 7, you can let only the most important files visible. You can hide system files, logs and reports. This way you can be sure that you can find your specific files in quick time.
Things to remember
Now that you have hidden your files, it is true that you need to look at them from time to time. For this, just go to Tools, Folder Options in any Explorer window and make your files visible again. Of course, this can be done by anyone, so additional password protection can prove to be handy. Also be careful about the files you are about to hide. Be sure you are using the Windows 7 hidden files tool only on documents and not on programs and system directories intact. Windows 7 automatically hides the most important files by default, so you need not to bother about this aspect.
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