Example: attrib -h -r -s "C:\Users\John\Documents\SecretFolder"

If the GUI is unresponsive or a virus has set a "Super Hidden" attribute, the Command Prompt is the most effective tool.

In the Windows 10 operating system, file invisibility is a user-controlled attribute often employed to protect sensitive system data from accidental modification or deletion. However, user-created folders may also become hidden due to accidental keystrokes, software configuration, or malware intervention. This document outlines the standard methodologies for revealing and restoring access to hidden folders using the File Explorer Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the Command Prompt.

attrib -h -r -s "C:\Path\To\Your\Folder"