To make:
Start Command Prompt. (Start->Run->cmd)
type in cd\(general path to your file) e.g like "cd\documents and settings\user\desktop"
just where it is at, not its exact location.
here is what u type if it is just in the C:\ location
Type "attrib" (filename or folder with complete path) +s +h
the +s stands 4 system file
the +h stands for hidden
To undo what u did do the exact opposite
To remove: type "attrib" c:\(file u chose) -s -h
for other locations besides C:\
Type "cd\(general path to your file)" then do as follows
(for my bottom example only type the file name not the path, like TEST.txt)
In other Folders: attrib "filename" /s /d +s +h
so it would be like this "attrib Test.txt /s /d +s +h"
and do as mentioned above to remove these attributes.
There you go if u have any questions just ask.
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it's not as hidden as the desktop.ini files
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what are "super-hidden" files use for?
they r used to keep important files that keep your cpu running hidden so they r not accidentally deleted.
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.
Mahatma Gandhi,
Indian political and spiritual leader (1869 - 1948)
ah, thanks! that's your point. I don't accidentally delete files which keep my system running. But perhaps it could be useful to others.
1. It's much easier to accidentally delete it, you won't even notice the fact.
2. "important files that keep your cpu running" lol
"Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do." Asimov
Nathan,
That IS how you make a hidden file, I'm not sure about SUPER
Attrib has been around since the "Days of DOS"
The following question should not be seen as disrespectful,
May I ask how old you are?
The reason I ask is that it occurred to me while pondering your post that perhaps Attrib is so OLD that it is NEW to the younger GUI generations!!
Remember to NEVER have a Hidden System file in your apps, it can cause problems. And ALWAYS have Windows SHOW hidden files so you'll know if you have one in your app [e.g. thumbs.db]
Before you ask, I'm OLD
Tim
Things have got to get better, they can't get worse, or can they?
Some computers run with settings: Show hidden files, show system files...
and plus anyone can find those files by running a batch from the C:\ drive and do this
Please search before posting. ~Thanks
Create a new folder and change the name to a blank character with alt+255. Then change the icon by right-clicking => properties => customize tab => change icon, and selecting a blank (empty) icon. You can even take it one step further by changing the attributes as mentioned above.
"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." -- Robert Frost
"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: baby ain't mine." -- Adam Holguin
but name it locker and then use this code to make it a a little better
Please search before posting. ~Thanks
Convert your flash-drives file-system to NTFS .
Attach secret file/DIR to the drive-root as an Alternate Data Stream.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/105763