Application-layer file hiding method on Windows operating system

The invention discloses an application-layer file hiding method on the Windows operating system and belongs to the field of information security. The method is on the basis of an application layer, the system kernel is not involved, and only a client program runs in a master of a file to be hidden. Two modules, namely a file hiding module and a file reading module, are adopted. The file hiding module is used for hiding files in a file storage medium on the basis of an FAT 32 or NTFS file system, the hidden files are independent to the operating system and system partitions. The file reading module is used for recovering the hidden files to the operating system and displaying the files. By the aid of the method, lightweight files can be hidden on the Windows platform, operability is high, and security of information can be improved greatly, and integrity of the information can be protected.