Windows 10: How to hide WINDOWS folder(system) permanently?

Discus and support How to hide WINDOWS folder(system) permanently? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Everytime I restart my computer system root folder aka WINDOWS on my C drive keep coming out from hidden status, I already did hide it by right... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Pagefile'sys, Jul 26, 2019.

  1. How to hide WINDOWS folder(system) permanently?


    Everytime I restart my computer system root folder aka WINDOWS on my C drive keep coming out from hidden status, I already did hide it by right clicking it properties>Hidden checkbox>Apply all folders and subfolders>UAC>Yes>Ignore All and then folder goes into hidden status until I reboot it, clicking IGNORE ALL doesnt do anything with it or without it, either way system folder keep coming back after a reboot. I want to hide it permanently to avoid deletion. I also noticed the folder keep getting refreshed with "time modified" with the time and date when I restart computer.


    is there any force hide or something? This recently started to happen. Before you ask, yes I already scanned with Norton and malwarebytes, found nothing.


    is possible happening because I'm downloading a game at the moment?

    :)
     
    Pagefile'sys, Jul 26, 2019
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  2. Suman_B Win User

    Temporarily hide a folder

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you want to hide photos while working on Photos app, In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, we would need some information.



    1. Are you aware of any recent changes made on your PC?
    2. What is the version and build of you operating system? In the
      Search box, type winver
      to get this info.


    Since it takes a while for the folder to re-populate after removal from the Photos app, I have found a work around to hide the folder from Photos app by changing the hidden attributes.



    Follow the steps to hide the Photo/ folder.



    1. Right click on the Photo/ folder.
    2. Select properties.
    3. Check Hidden under General tab and hit apply
    4. The photo will be temporally hidden from photos app.


    To unhide the Photo/ folder refer the below steps.



    1. Click on files explorer.
    2. Select the View tab and check Hidden items to view the Photo/folder
    3. Right click on the Photo/folder
    4. Select properties, Uncheck Hidden and click on apply.
    5. The Photo will re-appear in the Photos app.


    Thanks,

    Suman.B

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Suman_B, Jul 26, 2019
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 26, 2019
    #3
  4. How to hide WINDOWS folder(system) permanently?

    How to permanently hide Taskbar in Windows 10

    Hello Gordon,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    Taskbar cannot be permanently hidden, but you can Auto Hide the Taskbar. Auto hiding would Hide the task bar, but when the mouse cursor is brought towards the bottom of the screen, it would reappear.

    I suggest you to post your valuable suggestions in Windows feedback app. So that the developers will try to implement it in future Windows 10 Builds to enhance user experience.

    For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community.

    Thank you.
     
    Amit(Kumar), Jul 26, 2019
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