Windows 10: Unable to hide the ProgramData folder

I had to unhide the ProgramData folder while attempting to solve an issue, but it turned out to be something else entirely, so now I'm trying to rehide it. However, after going into the properties menu, clicking on the 'hidden' box and pressing apply, nothing changes. It acts like it changed it, but it's still visible.The problem seems to be the same as this user's: ProgramData folder won't hide again - Microsoft CommunityHopefully I'll have more luck getting answers here than they did.

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ProgramData-filder backup

Hi,

The ProgramData folder is usually located in the C: drive of your device. To locate the ProgramData folder, you can perform the following:

• In File Explorer, click on the View tab.
• Click on Options.
• In the Folder Options window, click on the View tab.
• Under the Hidden files and folders, select Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• Click on Apply.
• Click on OK.

Let us know how it goes after you've performed the steps.

 

ProgramData folder

I was unable to find ProgramData folder inside Local C drive......
So I created a new folder naming ProgramData and when asked to overwrite the existing folder I accidentally selected Yes.....
Now Windows is booting up properly but login screen is not displayed even after keeping for half an hour......
I am using Windows 10.

 

ProgramData folder what is it?

Hi Kurtis,

The ProgramData specifies the path to the program-data folder (normally C:\ProgramData). Unlike the Program Files folder, this folder can be used by applications to store data for standard users, because it does not require elevated permissions.

The path can be on a volume other than the system drive and should not cause performance loss nor cause confusion to Windows , as long as it meets the following requirements:

• It must be on an NTFS volume.
• It can’t point to a drive that has a different copy of Windows on it.
• It can’t contain any serviceable components

Regards.