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How To "Hide" Files and Folders in PCs
Most recent PC operating systems such as Windows Me, Windows 2002 and Windows XP allow users to "hide" certain folders and files. With this feature you can make any folder or file on your computer hard drive "invisible". When you hide files and folders this way others who share your computer will not be able to see the file or folder. Also, words in the file or folder name will not appear in a search of the hard drive. However, there are several cautions to keep in mind. First, this technique is not secure. Anyone who shares your computer can reveal "hidden" files with a few clicks of the mouse. It is the same as hiding your belongings in the bushes. If someone is looking for it, they probably can find it. Second, since the files will be hidden, be sure to remember where you "hid" them.
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