Hide Drives on Windows 4.0

SecurityXploded – Freeware – Windows

Easily Manage Drive Visibility with Hide Drives by SecurityXploded

Boris Weber

03/26/2025

Hide Drives provides a simple and effective solution for users looking to protect sensitive information by hiding specific drives on their Windows system.

Windows Drive Hider is the free software to quickly Hide and Protect your Drives from other users on Windows.

Windows has built-in feature which allows you to Hide selected Drives from showing up in 'My Computer', File Explorer or File Open/Save Dialog boxes. This way you can hide your protected files from other users on the system as they don't see the hidden drives. Also it is an ideal solution for parents to safeguard sensitive files from their children.

Our Drive Hider tool makes it easy for you to quickly hide/unhide any Drive with just a click. You can also choose to hide it from current user only or from all users on the system.

Windows Drive Hider displays detailed information for each Drive such as

* Drive Path
* Volume Name
* Type (Local, Network, CD, USB etc)
* File System (FAT32, NTFS etc)
* Hidden Status

It is very easy to use with its simple & beautiful GUI interface. It is fully portable and includes Installer also for easy installation & un-installation.

Windows Drive Hider works on both 32-bit & 64-bit platforms starting from Windwos XP to Windows 10

Overview

Hide Drives on Windows is a Freeware software in the category Security developed by SecurityXploded.

The latest version of Hide Drives on Windows is 4.0, released on 02/26/2019. It was initially added to our database on 07/04/2016.

Hide Drives on Windows runs on the following operating systems: Windows.

Hide Drives on Windows has not been rated by our users yet.

Pros

User-friendly interface that makes it easy to use for all levels of users.
Effectively hides drives from appearing in Windows Explorer and other applications.
Supports multiple drive types including USB and network drives.
No need to install additional software as it is portable.
Allows for temporary or permanent hiding of drives based on user preference.

Cons

Limited features compared to comprehensive security applications.
May not provide full encryption for data protection; it simply hides the drive.
Dependencies on user permissions; users with higher privileges can unhide drives easily.
Privacy relies on the application being installed and not being discovered by others; if found, it can be disabled.
Some antivirus software may flag it as suspicious since it alters drive visibility.

FAQ

What is Hide Drives?

Hide Drives is a tool developed by SecurityXploded that allows users to hide specified drives on a Windows system to prevent unauthorized access.

How does Hide Drives work?

Hide Drives works by modifying the registry settings in Windows to hide specified drives from being displayed in File Explorer.

Is Hide Drives free to use?

Yes, Hide Drives is a free tool provided by SecurityXploded for Windows users.

Which versions of Windows are supported by Hide Drives?

Hide Drives is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10.

Can I unhide the drives after using Hide Drives?

Yes, users can unhide the drives that were hidden using Hide Drives through the tool's interface.

Is it safe to use Hide Drives?

Yes, Hide Drives is a safe tool to use as it does not delete or modify any files on the system, only hides specified drives from being displayed.

Can I password protect the hidden drives with Hide Drives?

No, Hide Drives does not provide a feature to password protect the hidden drives.

Is Hide Drives reversible?

Yes, the changes made by Hide Drives are reversible, and users can unhide the drives whenever they want.

Does Hide Drives require installation?

No, Hide Drives is a portable tool that does not require installation. Users can simply download and run it.

Boris Weber

I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.

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