How to Hide Desktop Files and Folders Without Removing It on Windows [easy]

The easiest way to hide specific files and folders on your Windows desktop without removing them is by changing their attribute setting to Hidden within the file's properties. To hide an item, first right-click on the file or folder you want to conceal, select Properties from the context menu, and in the General tab of the Properties window, check the box next to Hidden under the Attributes section. After clicking Apply and OK, the item will disappear from view, and to confirm it is hidden, you should also ensure that the "Show hidden items" option is disabled in the View tab of your File Explorer settings.