Hidding Files and Folders

Sometimes we need a method to safegaurd are important documents or folders from accidental deletion or we don't want others to read a document. Generally what we tend to do is just change the properties of that files and folder to Hidden. But do u think it's the right way to protect ?? bcoz most of people today know this. So here's a trick which can help you safegaurd your documents............

Steps to safegaurd files and folders.....

1. Create a new folder.
   
2. Delete the name of folder rename it by just pressing the "ALT" button and then on the NUM PAD press "255" and then press enter.You will notice that the file you have just renamed has no name.
3. Now right click on the folder and click on "Properties"
• In the upper tab of the box click on "Customize"
• Then in the folder icon section click on "Change Icon"
A new box will appear.

Here you will see different icons, you will see that some icon spaces are blank.
• Select one of the blank spaces and then click "OK"
• Then On the "Properties" box click ok.

You will be amazed to see that your file is no longer visible.You can still click on that folder and drag it any where you want.

However if you try to hide this folder by changing its properties, it will result into it being show as the first folder in the directory where you have tried to make this folder... "This will happen Only if you try to select the option of showing hidden documents".

This ALT -255 is known as Hidden Dragon. If you want to read more about it then click here

Please give your opnion about this trick...................

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