How many people who use a computer or laptop and periodically ask a question about how to create an invisible folder? Of course, this solution has its advantages. After all, every person has files that he would not want to show to everyone. And they could be stored in a certain directory, and the owner would not be worried that someone would find and view them. In Windows 7, invisible folders can be created. And I want to tell you how to do it.
Before telling you about this, I would like to inform you how I found out about it. Told me this is one internet blogger. When he was sitting in front of a computer and surfing the Internet, he “stumbled” on one entertaining video. It was called "The Secret Folder of Putin." So, after watching this comrade wanted to do it on his own. When he followed all the instructions he received, everything worked out. Invisible folders appeared on the desktop. Windows 7 was installed on him. Although the video watched talked about only one way, he told me about two. Therefore, I will also tell you all about them.
So, the first method. We will hide the folder using its properties. To do this, create the directory in the place where you would like it to be. You can even give him the name "Invisible." After that, we click on it with the right button of the manipulator and pay attention to its attributes. Opposite the stealth item, check the box. Confirm your choice, and the folder disappears. Now your task is to make it visible and put the necessary files there.
Half the battle is done, how to create an invisible folder you know. Next, you should open any directory where you will find a tab called “Service”. We go there and click on "Folder Options." There, select the "View" link, then go down to the very bottom of the list and find the "Hidden files" item. Mark the "Show" checkbox and you will see your directory, and if you check the box next to "Do not show" - the folder will disappear again. On this, the procedure for hiding the catalog in the first way is completed.
Now we move on to the second method, how to create an invisible folder. Its essence lies in the fact that we will not hide anything. Our task is to transform it so that others do not see it. So, as in the first method, we will create a new directory, but we will not name it in any way. Instead of entering a name, hold down the ALT key and type 255. Now this is a directory without a name. Next, go to the properties section using our right button. We go to the settings tab and activate the icon change section. After that, look where there is a blank icon and select it. In the end, confirm this with the OK button. The folder will disappear, and among others it will not be visible at all.
Now you know how to create an invisible folder. Just always keep in mind that someone may know both methods. Thus, the probability of your disclosure, although small, but still exists. Therefore, it is better to store valuable data in places where other people simply will not have access. This is either a personal flash drive, or a removable hard drive. This storage method will give you a high guarantee that no one will use your information for their own purposes.