Windows 7: Dual boot - how to hide files

mtg27 · 17 May 2012

hey i just split my (originally xp) hdd to 2 partitions C and D.. i have my regular xp on C and I installed 7 on D..

but the problem is that i dont want any files/folders to be seen when im on xp.. so basically i wanna hide everything that Windows 7 has and when im on xp i dont wanna see the files/folders.. thank you

Brink · 17 May 2012

Hello mtg, and welcome to Seven Forums.

You could use OPTION TWO in the tutorial below in each OS instead to hide the drive letter as it shows in Computer for the other OS.

System Restore Points - Stop XP Dual Boot Delete - Vista Forums

Hope this helps,
Shawn

mtg27 · 17 May 2012

hey @Brink thanks for the response i did the same exact thing but it didnt work.. i can still view the files and folders from my xp ... any idea why?

Brink · 17 May 2012

Strange. Did you restart the computer afterwards to apply?

If so, then you can give METHOD TWO in the tutorial below to hide the other drive letter in each OS instead.

Drive - Hide or Unhide - Vista Forums

mtg27 · 17 May 2012

hey bro thanks again.. this method worked perfectly but the problem is that i wanna be able to see my D drive when im on Windows 7 which is on D lol
i just dont want my D to be seen from xp side.. is that possible

Brink · 17 May 2012

For that, you would need to boot into XP instead, open the My Computer window to see what drive letter Windows 7 has (should be D ), then hide say D while in XP.

mtg27 · 18 May 2012

yup just the way i wanted.. can i give you a big hug now ? no homo lol
no seriously thanks man

Brink · 18 May 2012

You're most welcome. I'm happy to hear that got it sorted.

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