hidden file
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hidden file
[¦hid·ən ¦fīl] (computer science)
A disk file that does not appear in a directory listing and cannot be displayed, changed, or deleted.
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hidden file
A file classification that makes a file invisible to the casual user. Hidden files are usually operating system components; however, commands issued on the command line and utility programs let users hide files to prevent unauthorized access. See dot file, Attrib, hidden file extensions, hidden network and hidden disk areas.Copyright © 1981-2025 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.
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