It is very difficult to hide Folders with Windows, the reason being it has become very difficult for people to figure out how to get rid of them. It is very difficult to get rid of a virus that is not even detected, so why would you use the program to get rid of the Hidden Files and Folders? Many people like to hide their files, but if they can be found, then they can be deleted from the system.
Free software to get rid of Hidden Files and Folders is available to anyone. I am sure you will do a search on the Internet to find a free version. Once you have found one, you can download it and get started. Once you have installed the software, you will need to click on the link that will direct you to the application and once you have installed it, you will need to use the Control Panel to look at the program and click on the "Add or Remove Programs" button and you will be prompted to select whether or not you want to remove the program and then click the "Remove" button. The software will then make the changes to the Registry to make the files and folders invisible.