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Hiding Folder

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/hiding-folder.53218/

047
047 Original post #1
Mar 24, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Could u plz tell me "HOW TO HIDE A FOLDER"? dont tell me the trick using "ALT+<code>" thats prety much old. tell me the one which doesnt use a third party s/w.
A
Mar 24, 2007 at 11:44 AM
What are you talking about??

You want to hide a folder or the name of the folder?

ALT + Code is for getting a blank name to the folder or file.

If you want to hide, then just go to properties and check "Hidden".
Dont give the privileges of "folder options"

That will do the trick.

Otherwise use some third party software.
Shasanka_Gogoi
Mar 24, 2007 at 12:20 PM
If u just wanna hide a folder than simply right click the folder and select hide and just navigate to Tools->Folder Options and click pn "View" TAb where you can select "Don not show hidden files and folders"


If u want something else please specify.

Pls try FOLDER LOCK.
Ron
Ron #4
Mar 24, 2007 at 6:58 PM
Hide The Data In Cab File.

Here's the full trick:

I accidentally found this tactic…….. When I was doing something else…………..
This trick will give extra protection to your files and folders……..
1. First of all make a New Compressed (zipped) Folder from file>new> Compressed (zipped) Folder.
2. Add all the files u want....in that folder.
3. Add a password to protect it (Optional)
4. Rename the folder's extension…from *.ZIP to *. CAB

Now open the folder/cab file……
U wont be able to see any file or folder!!!!……….
sumeetindia
Mar 24, 2007 at 10:02 PM
This method will be really silly But its still works

[.ShellClassInfo]
IconFile=%SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll
IconIndex=51
Type this in notepad and save the file as
desktop.ini

In which ever folder U keep this file, it will use the hidden ICON so its not visble

See the quote I know its blank! BUT there is a character in between the inverted comas -copy that characted and rename the hidden folder with this charachter

For extra secrity U can hide the folder using propertied TAB
NIGHTMARE
Mar 25, 2007 at 12:44 AM
Re: Hiding drives

there is any software which can hide my drives
R
Mar 25, 2007 at 12:59 AM
To hide the drive un-assign the drive letter from my computer> manage>disk management.
That should work.
NIGHTMARE
Mar 25, 2007 at 1:17 AM
plz explain me i can't find hide option
Vishal Gupta
Mar 25, 2007 at 9:00 AM
^^ This thread will help u:

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40864

@047
Here is one trick, which I posted in another thread to hide the folder without using any 3rd party s/w:

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showpost.php?p=308444&postcount=5
047
047 #10
Apr 11, 2007 at 3:02 PM
Hi its a long time that i didnt check this thread, but thanx for all of u and ur suggestions.

Now, i want to hide a folder which is not visible to any1 even by using folder option. hiding the folder by going into properties doesnt serve in good way. since it is still visible. not by changing the icon of the folder into invisible one. Actually one of my relatives hide a folder which is only visible by typing its name in address area along with its path OR if u know where that folder is , goto to that folder (in which hidden folder is) and simply type that folder's name and then it's visible. and one more thing he didnt use ne 3rd party s/w.

so if ne1 knows this thing plz tell me.
Quiz_Master
Apr 13, 2007 at 11:26 PM
Your relative is using the default good old 'hide' attribute allready described by many people here.
3rd party tools encrypt the data so you wont be able to type in the folders address in address bar and view the folder.
047
047 #12
Apr 18, 2007 at 1:01 PM
thanx all of u.