Ultra-Fast, Zero Data-Loss Protection & Hiding for Windows Files & Folders
Orbit Hide is a state-of-the-art local security utility designed to instantly hide sensitive files and folders in Windows File Explorer using kernel-level stealth attributes (+h +s), optional Master Key password protection, security question recovery, and encrypted GitHub cloud backup — 100% offline by default.
| 👁️ Hidden Items View | 🔑 Password & Security |
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| 📋 Security Audit Logs | ☁️ Encrypted GitHub Cloud Sync |
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Unlike risky encryption tools that modify your file contents, Orbit Hide applies Windows Kernel-Level System (+s) and Hidden (+h) flags.
- 0% Data Corruption: Original photos, videos, documents, and archives remain 100% untouched.
- Instant Speed: Hides and unhides files/folders in under 50 milliseconds.
Right-click any file or folder in Windows Explorer and click Hide with Orbit Hide.
- Pure Stealth Hiding: Executes 100% silently in the background with zero window popups.
- Zero Configuration: Automatically registers into Windows Registry (
HKCU) on first launch — no admin prompt required.
- Optional Password Protection: Lock your vault with a custom Master Key. Can be enabled or disabled any time.
- PBKDF2 + SHA-512 Hashing: Your master key is hashed with 100,000 iterations + 16-byte random salt.
- Security Questions Recovery: Forgot your password? Answer 2 secret security questions to reset your master key instantly.
- Connect your private GitHub repository to keep an AES-256-CBC encrypted backup of your vault.
- Auto-sync on every change. Restore from any device with your GitHub token and master password.
- All configuration stays 100% locally inside
%APPDATA%\Orbit Hide\vault_db.json. - Internet is only used if you explicitly enable optional Cloud Sync.
| Feature | Orbit Hide | Standard Encryption | Basic Windows Hide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Safety (0% Corruption Risk) | ✅ 100% Safe | ✅ Safe | |
| Speed | ⚡ Instant (<50ms) | 🐢 Slow (Re-encrypts) | ⚡ Instant |
| Right-Click Stealth Menu | ✅ Included | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Zero Window Popups | ✅ Pure Stealth | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Offline Security | 🔒 100% Offline | 🔒 Local | |
| Password Protection (Optional) | ✅ Included | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Password Recovery (Q&A) | ✅ Included | ❌ Hard | ❌ No |
| Encrypted Cloud Backup | ✅ GitHub Private Repo | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Security Audit Logs | ✅ Built-in | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Download the latest version directly from the GitHub Releases page:
- 🚀 Orbit Hide Setup 1.0.0.exe — Official Windows Installer (recommended).
- 📦 Orbit Hide Portable 1.0.0.exe — Portable Executable, no installation required.
- Download and run the installer (or portable EXE).
- The app opens directly to your Vault Overview.
- Click Add File or Add Folder to add items to your vault.
- Click 👁 Hide to instantly hide any item from Windows Explorer.
- (Optional) Go to Password & Security in the sidebar to set a Master Key.
- (Optional) Go to GitHub Sync to enable encrypted cloud backup.
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Ctrl + K |
Focus search bar to instantly find any item in vault |
Ctrl + \ |
Toggle sidebar collapse/expand |
Enter |
Submit login or password recovery form |
- Desktop Framework: Electron.js v31
- Backend Server: Node.js Express REST API
- Security Hashing: PBKDF2 with SHA-512 & Salt (Node.js
cryptomodule) - Cloud Encryption: AES-256-CBC (GitHub private repository backup)
- OS Engine: Windows Native Attributes (
attrib +h +s/attrib -h -s) - Registry Integration: Windows HKCU Shell Commands (
reg.exe) - UI: Vanilla HTML/CSS/JS with premium dark theme
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.