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In C:\Program Files folder there are multiple folders containing drivers and .exe files for computer programs. I would like to know whether it is possible to hide a folder (let's say Discord) and all of its content without forcing the .exe program to be turned off (Discord.exe can still be opened).

I've tied multiple folder locking systems, such as Wise Folder Hider to name a few, that perfectly hides and hinders folder location entirely but it also kills the program itself.

I look forward to any insights into this issue and I hope it is a solvable one.

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    In order to run a program you need to be able to see it. If you can't see it in any way at all then you cannot run it. This feels a bit like an XY problem. Are you trying to block other users from seeing or using the program or is there some reason you need to "hide" it? If you want to hide it from other (non administrator) users then you could simply install it to your personal user profile, when they log in then the will not be able to find it.
    – Mokubai ♦
    Commented May 17, 2021 at 12:42
  • Actually, the only user of the laptop is only me. I am trying to hide program called FocusMe from myself so I couldn't kill it while it is running. Maybe it would be plausible to make folder invisible but accessible by the system?
    – WannaAsk777
    Commented May 17, 2021 at 12:49
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    As an Administrator you can easily and without any effort disable any suggestions we could provide.
    – Ramhound
    Commented May 17, 2021 at 12:55
  • Could you still provide any of them, even if they can me overcome? I'd like to hinder the path even a little bit
    – WannaAsk777
    Commented May 17, 2021 at 13:03
  • I have to agree with Ramhound here, this is a self-control issue and programs can help poke you in certain directions but are by no means a substitute as anything you can set up you can easily undo. You might want to set up a "low access" user with parental controls for when you need a little control, but again as you are the problem overcoming it is as simple as entering a password which is the same as pretty much any other way to do it. This is a you problem, not really a computer problem.
    – Mokubai ♦
    Commented May 17, 2021 at 13:10

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Make the folder as hidden in folder properties as shown below enter image description here

And then disable "hidden items" checkbox in view tab as shown below:

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  • Already done that, it kills the program after the computer reboot.
    – WannaAsk777
    Commented May 17, 2021 at 13:21
  • @WannaAsk777 - Add the application to the list of applications that automatically start.
    – Ramhound
    Commented May 17, 2021 at 13:54
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Simple idea: Rename FocusMe.exe that you intend hiding to the same name as that of some program that you would be afraid to terminate.

An example is csrss.exe, which is an essential part of Windows. If you kill the wrong csrss.exe, Windows will shut down immediately.

Another example is svchost.exe which hosts the Windows system services.

Still another example is whatever program you are using the most during the day. This can be your browser, development tool, or whatever.

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