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How to Make an Invisible Folder on Windows 10

Published by Soufiane Sabiri | Categories : Computers - Tips & Tricks - Computers - Windows 10

Do you want to hide your secrets in an invisible folder without a name nor icon?

I will show you in this little tutorial a very useful trick that will allow you to create an invisible (or hidden) folder without using any software!

This tutorial also works with older versions of Windows.

Let’s go!

Invisible Folder in Windows 10

The Result Demonstration

Here is a demonstration of the result of applying this tutorial:

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Easy Tutorial to Make a Folder Invisible

Start by creating a new folder if you don’t have one.

invisible hidden transparent folder windows 10 1 new folder

Press F2 to rename the folder then hold the Alt key and type 0160 (0160) in the NumPad.

You will notice the name will disappear.

invisible hidden transparent folder windows 10 2 0160

Right-click on your folder and choose “Properties“.

invisible hidden transparent folder windows 10 3 properties

Go to “Customize” and click on “Change Icon…

invisible hidden transparent folder windows 10 4 change icon

Choose one of the transparent icons, click “OK“.

invisible hidden transparent folder windows 10 5 invisible icon

Here is the result! A transparent invisible hidden folder!

invisible hidden transparent folder windows 10 6 result

If you have any questions or thoughts to share feel free to leave a comment below ;)

Thanks for sharing in advance!


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Author: Soufiane Sabiri

Soufiane is a young computer scientist and specialist in web design, knows a lot of things in the computer world. This enthusiast enjoys helping people innovate and learn more about the IT world...

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