I mean an invisible folder, not a hidden folder. Nowadays, we are facing lots and lots of problems requiring us to keep our data safe and secure. There are millions of hackers all around the world that are trying to steal our information whenever we get onto the internet. Even some of our friends are trying to lay their hands on our personal and confidential information. I have accidentally found a method to stop our "friends" from accessing our own files. The method is actually quite simple.
Others can't see my files when I make them invisible. Totally invisible. Nobody could see it until the folder is highlighted. View the images below to understand in detail what I'm talking about. This method works better in the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, because in XP there's no outline for an invisible folder. The folder is totally invisible with no noticeable outline or any other characteristics which makes it visible. Rename the folder with the characters while pressing and holding the Alt key.
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I played with this a while back and ended up givin up as I found it more work than it was worth for me. It works but as Begi Ext mentioned its easy to lose your shortcuts. A quick selection pan displays them easily enough though.
For it to work on your laptop, you need to keep holding down the Alt key. You will also need to hold the FN function key and type the numbers " Let go of all of the keys and hit enter. Double click Computer icon, Click tools, then folder options. When the window pops up, click view on the top tab. Then look for the show hidden files and folder.
And when you have found it, click on show hidden files and folderClick apply or ok. Participated in the Secret Doors and Compartments Contest. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3. Plnk Nino. Make sure the choice Hidden Items is not checked or activeated in the View tab at the top of the screen where your folder is saved. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2. You cannot do that, as Notepad is easily openable and editable. You should try other programming software for that purpose.
Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1. I have forgot my password and I have locked the notepad in side that hidden folder is there any way to retrieve the data or unlock the folder now? Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Save the changes you just made and you're done. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. To change the name of folder: Go to Line No.
Double-click 'XXX. You can delete the previous folder you created. Suppose, you want to give any other name to the folder instead of 'Private' and change the default password as per your wish. Right-click 'XXX. Now, see the following image You can see whole code is lined from Line No. To change the default password: Go to line No. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published.
You may need administrative privileges in order to open command prompt. Better login to your computer system as an administrator. Helpful 5 Not Helpful 2. Your folder exists all because of 'XXX. Keep it safe in your computer and never ever delete it. Otherwise, you won't be able to open the folder again and may loose data you placed inside the folder.
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