Hiding a file or a folder using this method is very useful for example for people doing presentations. You can still keep your files in a folder on desktop for fast access, but it will be invisible to other people. Also it does not require any additional software.
This method only hides a file or a folder. It does not protect form viewing or opening by other person.
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Create new or select any file or folder
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Right click it and select
Rename. You can also press F2 instead
Rename folder -
Press and hold Alt key. While holding it type numbers 0160 from the numeric pad
Type 0160 -
Press Enter and item with no name will be created
Folder with no name -
Right click it and select
PropertiesClick folder properties -
Select
Customizetab and then clickChange iconbuttonCustomize->Change icon -
Scroll right and there should be few blank icons. Click on one of them, click
OKSelect blank icon
File or folder becomes invisible.
To enter it simple select part of the screen where it is and press Enter
