Okay so I got some time right now. I will write a tutorial on how to hide files from a parent or sibling or whomever. This is useful if you like your privacy. Remember this is for PRIVACY only you should not do naughty things like hiding your files from your parents. :]
Requirements:
-Windows XP
-Some knowledge
1. Right click on a folder and you should be in the general tab. Tick the "hidden" box and click apply and ok.
^ Should look like that.
Now the folder should disappear!
If you want it back follow these steps.
1.Go to control panel>View>Folder Options>and scroll down till it says "show hidden files and folders"
and also tick that then apply.
You should of got your folder back. Now repeat and rinse as you need to.