Learn how to make files or folders Hidden or Read only on Windows PC. When you set a file as Hidden, you cannot see it. Read-only files do not allow changes to be saved.

SEE: Checklist: Securing Windows 10 systems (TechRepublic Premium) This tutorial shows you how to create a hidden read-only folder in Windows 10 and hide it from the standard view of File Explorer.

This post will show you how to lock a file or folder in Windows 11/10. You can use the built-in method to encrypt folders or third-party apps.

The Windows 10 version of File Explorer has a few new bells and whistles. Here's a handy guide for new users (and Windows veterans) on the new interface.