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use command line :

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ren A " /"

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all done!

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remove the folder use this command:

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rmdir " /" /s

Actually there is an easier way to hide the name of the folder.

Right click the folder and choose to rename it, them, hold down the "ALT key and type 0160, then, release the ALT key and tap the ENTER key......all gone.

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^ That hardly offers any protection. A find/search can easily reveal the files contained in the folder. Using a different program other than windows explorer will reveal it.

Besides, it's not even completly invisible. Anyone who knows this trick will be able to "unhide" the folder. Also, it's quite obvious that there's an "invisible" folder. (Ref image in post #1)

If you want any decent protection, you should use windows' builtin permissions support (disable Simple File Sharing , or use CACLS). For added protection, you can even use encryption. In this way, the files/folder will not only be hidden, but also protected such that thirdparty programs or even windows can't access it.

If you want it *really* hidden such that even recovery programs or other OSes cant even detect that a file ever existed, then use TrueCrypt.

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Cheap tricks like this will only work against 5 year olds.

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