There are different reasons why you might need to look for a hidden file in Windows 10, 11.
Possibly, a folder is bigger than the files in it and you want to see it. And you're fair sure a virus has infected in your PC and you know where it might be, and you're using private folders as a genre to keep your secret files out of the hands of money.
However, it is easy to see these hidden files and folders.
How to display hidden files or folders on a Windows 10, 11 computer
1. Press click the Windows icon at the bottom left of your screen. And search for this PC application. Click it to open it.
2. A list of all your computer drives will welcome you. Open the files you are looking for. In most cases, "C:" will be the one you need
3. Once you go to the next page there should be a toolbar at the top of the window with a button that says "View". Click it.
4. Look for the checkbox named "Hidden Items". Click on it so that a checkbox appears.
5. Until the hidden items are checked, you will be able to see any hidden files or folders.
You can say that a file or folder has been marked as hidden by its icon, which will be somewhat transparent.
How to create a hidden file or folder on a Windows 10 computer
1. Find the file or folder you want to hidden.
2. Right click on it and select "Property".
3. In the menu that appears, now check the box labeled is "Hidden".
4. Now, Click "OK" at the bottom of the window.
5. Your file or folder now is hidden.
You can check any hidden file or folder at any time to make that visible.
Commonly system files and folders are hidden for some reason and it is good to know that reason since you edit the hidden files by default.
