how do i hide folders?

[zskillz]

I was thinking... i know that there are things called hidden files, but is it possible to put a bunch of files in a folder, and then hide the folder (and thus the files)???

next question: If the above idea ispossible, then is there a way to burn a hidden folder onto a cd so that when people who aren't looking for the folder look at the cd, it looks blank??

thanks
-Z

[Roy]

In Windows Explorer, if you right click on a file or folder and then click on Properties, you can check "Hidden". However, if Windows Explorer is set to Show All Files, the hidden items are revealed.

[Axel]

but Roy - how many times have you looked on CD's for hidden folders?

For the most part - it depends on the user preferences set up in the view options if windows explorer....

Question is - what are you trying to hide and why - if we knew that - we might be able to give you some better suggestions.... One is to burn the CD in a different file format - like dragging and dropping NTFS files onto a CD that is otherwise FAT file format - Anyone on a non-NT box probably couldn't read it....

[zskillz]

well, after I posted last night, I realized that I already knew the answer to the first question, so thanks anyway on that one...

axel - in answer to your question, I'm not really trying to hide anything yet, but I was thinking exactly the question that you asked roy - "how many times have you looked on CD's for hidden folders?"

and it occured to me that I really haven't ever done it... I actually have windows set to show everything, so I assume that applies to whatever opens on CD's, but I don't know for sure...

as far as the format thing is concerned, I would prefer to have it work on the fat system... that way, let's say I went to a school computer and accidently left the cd in the machine, unless someone was actually looking for it, they would most likly just figure that it was a blank CD...

it's not so much ideas for use as of yet, because there's no point in thinking about that until I know if it can be done... you know what I'm saying??

let me know if you have any further thoughts!

thanks
-Z

[club_med]

Sorry i cant help, but, if it works that would quite a clever idea (putting hidden files on a CD).

cm.

[Gachy]

The pc-magic(magic folder)software hides the folders and files in a fantastic way. Once hidden it will not be shown in any way except by invoking the password and making the folders visible. This software is very much proven and reliable:

Follow the hyperlink for full details: http://www.pc-magic.com/des.htm#mf