Click OK or Apply and your file or folder will be hidden. Enable the Hidden checkbox on the General pane of the Properties window. To hide a file or folder on Windows, open a Windows Explorer or File Explorer window and locate the file or folder you want to hide. How do I hide files and folders on my computer? On the main settings screen, click “Personalization.” On the left-hand side of the Personalization page, click “Taskbar.” On the right, scroll down a bit and turn off (or on) the “Show badges on taskbar buttons” toggle. How do I hide the app icon from the taskbar in Windows 10?