Hi JoWin! I understand how frustrating that can be. Here are a few methods you can try to hide folders in Windows 11 Pro 23H2:
1. Using File Explorer:
- Right-click on the folder you want to hide.
- Select **Properties**.
- Check the **Hidden** box under the **General** tab.
- Click **Apply**, then **OK**.
- Ensure that **Hidden items** is unchecked under the **View** tab in File Explorer files on Windows 11 | Windows Central](
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-hide-or-unhide-files-on-windows-11).
2. Using Command Prompt (CMD):
- Press `Windows + S`, type `cmd`, and select **Run as administrator**.
- Type the following command and press Enter (replace `FolderName` with the actual folder name):
```
attrib +h "FolderName"
```
3. Using PowerShell:
- Press `Windows + S`, type `PowerShell`, and select **Run as administrator**.
- Type the following commands and press Enter (replace `C:\Users\Folder` with the actual folder path):
```powershell
$FILE=Get-Item "C:\Users\Folder" -Force
$FILE.Attributes="Hidden"
```
If these methods don't work, it might be due to a change in the registry settings. You can try modifying the registry, but be cautious as incorrect changes can affect system stability:
KMFusa1. Modify Registry:
- Press `Windows + R`, type `regedit`, and press Enter.
- Navigate to `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\NameSpace`.
- Find the folder you want to hide and delete or modify the corresponding entries.
