invisible folder

[format c]

I only use this in XP.

md a new folder , c:\A ,for example

right click the folder and change it's icon

start-run-CMD

use command line :

c:

ren A " /"

all done!

remove the folder use this command:

c:

rmdir " /" /s

[LightIdea]

LOL!

Nice one :D

[ismart]

i am going to try it.

[Pupik]

Can you delete it after? I just want to try it, but don't really need it.

[redeemed]

You can just rename it Alt+0160.

[bobm62858]

Cool stuff!

[[deXter]]

What's the point?

[Pagan Wizard]

start-run-CMD

use command line :

c:

ren A " /"

all done!

remove the folder use this command:

c:

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.

[unlimited_S_]

rename it Alt+255.

[duritz]

what are you trying to hide :D

[Calum Veteran]

I don't understand what the thread starter was on about... :s

What does this do?

[NiceCarpet]

Creates a invisible folder, no icon and no name.

[+Gary7 Subscriber²]

Creates a invisible folder, no icon and no name.

What is the Point in doing this??

[Lynxx Lancer]

What is the Point in doing this??

Hiding important files from troublemakers..

[[deXter]]

^ 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.

[+Gary7 Subscriber²]

Hiding important files from troublemakers..

You would be better of password protecting them. All anyone has to do is to change folder views to show hidden files.