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Remove "Desktop" folder from This PC in File Explorer

This script hides the Desktop folder from This PC in File Explorer. It improves privacy by hiding desktop contents, which often include personal files, shortcuts, and temporary items. This reduces the risk of accidentally revealing sensitive information when using file dialogs. However, this may impact your workflow if you frequently access desktop items this way. The desktop remains visible and accessible by minimizing windows or using File Explorer. This script hides the folder...

Remove "Documents" folder from This PC in File Explorer

This script hides the Documents folder from This PC in File Explorer. It enhances privacy by hiding the Documents folder, which often contains personal and sensitive files. This action reduces the risk of accidental exposure of private information during common file operations or when others briefly access your computer. This change may disrupt your workflow if you often access files in the Documents folder via these interfaces. You can still access the Documents folder d...

Remove "Downloads" folder from This PC in File Explorer

This script hides the Downloads folder from This PC in File Explorer. It enhances privacy by concealing your downloaded files from casual view, potentially including sensitive documents, personal data, or temporary items. This reduces the risk of unintentional exposure of potentially private information when using common file dialogs. However, this may affect your workflow if you frequently access downloaded files through these interfaces. The Downloads folder remains accessible ...

Remove "Music" folder from This PC in File Explorer

This script hides the Music folder from This PC in File Explorer. It improves privacy by hiding your music collection, which may reflect personal tastes or contain sensitive audio files. This reduces the risk of unintentional exposure of private audio content when using common file dialogs. However, this may affect your workflow if you frequently access music files through these interfaces. The Music folder remains accessible through direct navigation in File Explorer or medi...

Remove "Pictures" folder from This PC in File Explorer

This script hides the Pictures folder from This PC in File Explorer. It enhances privacy by concealing your image collection, which may include personal or sensitive photos. This reduces the risk of accidentally revealing private images in common file dialogs. However, it may impact your workflow if you frequently access picture files through these interfaces. The Pictures folder remains accessible via direct navigation in File Explorer or image viewing applications. This scr...

Remove "Videos"folder from This PC in File Explorer

This script hides the Videos folder from This PC in File Explorer. It enhances privacy by hiding your video collection, which may contain personal or sensitive content. This reduces the risk of inadvertently exposing private videos when using common file dialogs. However, this change may affect your workflow if you frequently access video files through these interfaces. You can still access the Videos folder directly in File Explorer or via media applications. This script hid...

Remove outdated "3D Objects" folder from This PC in File Explorer

This script hides the 3D Objects folder from This PC in File Explorer. This script improves privacy as this folder may contain personal projects or designs. This action reduces the risk of unintentional sharing of potentially sensitive 3D models or related files. Microsoft removed this folder in Windows 10 Build 21322 and later versions. If you often use the 3D Objects folder, this change may affect your workflow. The folder remains accessible through direct navigation in File ...