Usually, people will create a hidden folder in modern Windows operating system by setting the folder properties as hidden. But it’s not really convenient since you have to alter the file/folder viewing setting everytime you wish to view the hidden folder.
Is there any shortcut to this?
The method below was applied using Windows Vista, but I think you can do it with Windows XP or some earlier Windows versions as well. To create a hidden folder without having to mess up with the file/folder viewing setting…
1) Firstly, on your desktop press Right Click -> “New” -> “Folder”
2) Rename the folder and press Alt0160 simultaneously (use Alt key plus the numbers in numpad). You will see the folder name disappear.
3) Right-click on the folder, and clock on “Properties” -> “Customize”. Change the folder icon into none.
Voila!
The folder will reappear when you highlight all the icons on your desktop or click on the spot where the ‘hidden folder’ is located.
February 19th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
I tried but was not able to do
m using Windows XP
February 20th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Ditto!
February 20th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Did you all try using the numbers on the right side of the keyboard (numpad)?
U should use those. Good luck.
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:23 am
Oh! Got it. Never use the ruddy things. Used to the old typewriter.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Hi,
Your tips are awesome great job man : )
Cheers,
Vineet
February 29th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Knowing my luck, I would forget where I had hidden it. Top tip though, thanks.
March 4th, 2008 at 11:49 am
hy hy.. Nice Trick! ))
March 14th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
nice!! its working in winxp..
March 17th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
yah, I bet i’d forget where I hid them too. haha
April 23rd, 2008 at 3:35 am
Hey frd,
first i was confused and was not able to create hidden folder … but few days back my frd taught me to create a hidden folder but now me too not getting wer i have made it .. lolzz
April 23rd, 2008 at 3:37 am
hey Fuad can u guide me in getting my probs clear out ???
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:23 pm
it shows the folder for a second when u refresh the window..
May 25th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
@ Shamshuddin :- i think ur system wud b very slow … so that can b a reason for showing the hidden folder for a sec while refreshing.
July 1st, 2008 at 9:07 pm
I did this a long time ago, but my friend wanted to see it again, so I tried to show him. I created the folder, but on both my Vista and XP machine, the 0160 doesn’t work now… And I can’t rename my hidden folder…
Help?
July 18th, 2008 at 12:35 am
This works on XP and Vista. Make sure you have ‘[Num Lock]” key on.