Stop Hidden Files Showing Up in Search Results In Windows [Tutorial]

Stop Hidden Files Showing Up in Search Results In Windows [Tutorial]

In Windows 11, the Cortana box or the Windows Search box can search for files and folders on your PC. By default, the search includes files and folders in your profile folder (C:\Users\[user name]) like the Desktop, documents, pictures, and downloads.

You may not want all your files and folders to be included in the search. Maybe you have some private files and you don’t want them appearing in the search results. Preventing a folder from appearing in the search results is referred to as deindexing it.

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In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how you can hide files and folders from your Search Results in Windows 11 or Windows 10. There is a built-in feature to sync in and index files on the PC and updates the data whenever there is a change. The search field, one that’s available next to the Start Menu helps you search for existing built-in or downloaded programs and files. After all existing files and programs related to your searched keywords, you see matched web results.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

[cassandramixel]

it works in ssd only? but what about hdd? most of the time, people storing some space in that storage disk. This tutorial isn't working in HDD Files

[FuzzyWuzzyBuddy]

The dev who designed this must have had 0 foresight or is old as water. Doing this might stop hidden files from showing up in the results. However it also allows anyone with the knowledge to find exactly which folder you've hidden by simply opening these settings up.

[StrangerOman]

God bless you, sir. Exactly what I needed. :)