Add “Hide” and “Unhide” Options in File / Folder Context Menus in Windows

Almost all computer users hide their important and private files/folders regularly to prevent unwanted access. To hide a file/folder, you need to enter its Properties and then select the “Hidden” option.

Wouldn’t it be great if you get a “Hide” option in all Files and Folders context menu so that you just need to right-click on a file/folder and select “Hide” option to make it hidden.

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Today in this tutorial, we’ll tell you how to add “Hide” and “Unhide” options in file/folder context menu as shown in the above screenshots.

To add “Hide File” option in file context menu:

Download following ZIP file, extract it and run extracted .REG file. It’ll add “Hide File” option in all files context menu:

Download Registry Script

To add “Unhide File” option in file context menu:

Download following ZIP file, extract it and run extracted .REG file. It’ll add “Unhide File” option in all files context menu:

Download Registry Script

To add “Hide Folder” option in folder context menu:

Download following ZIP file, extract it and run extracted .REG file. It’ll add “Hide Folder” option in all folders context menu:

Download Registry Script

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To add “Unhide Folder” option in folder context menu:

Download following ZIP file, extract it and run extracted .REG file. It’ll add “Unhide Folder” option in all folders context menu:

Download Registry Script

NOTE: Each ZIP file also contains an Uninstall.reg file which can be used to remove the Hide/Unhide options.

Published in: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

About the author: Vishal Gupta (also known as VG) has been awarded with Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He holds Masters degree in Computer Applications (MCA). He has written several tech articles for popular newspapers and magazines and has also appeared in tech shows on various TV channels.

Comments

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  1. thanks, this saves time, but one question: how are you supposed to unhide a file by right-clicking if you can’t see it to right click it?
    Thanks,
    Ryan

  2. Am i allowed to post a program, that all you need to do is press Windows Key + H to show/hide hidden files? Its a small portable program that you just need to add to your startup folder.

  3. Wow, i’ve been a reader of your website for a long time and have never been dissapointed.
    This is extremely useful! No longer do I have to go through all the mess I had to before.

  4. wow another great tip! thanks vg for this one! it is complementary with your h.reg and u.reg tips!

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