When the Hidden attribute is applied, Windows File Explorer omits the file from its normal view. The file reappears if a user enables the "Hidden items" option (or equivalent setting). The attribute does not delete, encrypt, or protect the file against edits-it merely hides it from default view. [Microsoft Support][Lifewire]
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