How to create an invisible folder in Windows

Have you ever wondered how you could create an invisible folder ? In .com we have asked this question several times; always referring to an invisible folder, not a hidden folder. A file with these characteristics would be of great help, not only because there are millions of hackers around the world, but because, currently, most users share a computer with relatives and have documentation to protect or hide. a simple method to create a folder that looks just like we can see in the image of this article ... Do you get to see it? Keep reading and we explain the trick to create a hidden file !

• A computer with Windows operating system.

one

Create a new folder; It is better if you are in the Windows XP operating system because it does not contain borders.

two

Click with the right mouse button and select the option 'Change name'.

3

When you can change the name of the folder, hold the 'Alt' key and type the characters 0160. Drop the key and watch the name disappear.

4

Click again with the right mouse button on the folder and go to 'Properties'.

5

Select the option 'Personalize' and click on 'Change icon'.

6

Click on the blank icon (the invisible one ), as shown in the image, and select 'OK'.

7

Oops! Where has our folder gone?

• If you do not succeed, repeat step 6 until you get it.
• The best way to keep a file secure is to make it invisible and hidden at the same time.
• This trick also works with shortcuts on the desktop, not just with folders.