Comments on: Another way to hide files and folders in Windows XP

By: Denis

Denis — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:12:14 +0000

Not as secure as using of some great tools from Badevlad Software Company (http://www.bdvnotepad.com) or some other security related.

By: NosovK

NosovK — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:44:06 +0000

There is another way to hide anything on ntfs system. Using file streams. Ussualy we use ‘data’ stream, but you can write to another. I use little util for this:
http://code.google.com/p/ntfs-stream-writer/
but it’s console, and needs some manipulations with bat-files for everyday usage (

By: Danny

Danny — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:30:11 +0000

When I try to do it it comes up with parameter not correct

By: Richi

Richi — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:11:26 +0000

Hey, guys, it’s not a reliable method! Third party software is the best solution for this problem. All modern utilities must have a STEALTH mode, for example like in Universal Shield from Everstrike Software.

You can download it here: everstrike.com/

By: dwm

dwm — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:35:59 +0000

Ummm. In your same command prompt, typing ‘DIR /AS /AH’ will show you your ‘hidden’ files. Not really that secure.

By: ilplvm

ilplvm — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:24:18 +0000

you are so smart.
I have been a computer programmer for more than 8 years.

Thank you very much for your post.

By: Lifeblood

Lifeblood — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:36:46 +0000

You make the statement,

“And that’s it! Your file or folder is now completely hidden! It won’t show up in My Computer, it won’t show up if you browse via the command prompt and it won’t even show up if you select “Show Hidden Files and Folders”.”

But that isn’t true.

If you go to My Computer\Tools\Folder Options\View Tab\

and select “Show Hidden Files and Folders”,

it DOES make the folder visible in My Computer.

It isn’t hidden at all, which makes this whole suggestion completely wrong, and worthless.

By: tania

tania — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:42:31 +0000

Dear writer,

thank you for useful article.

could you please explain completely what happens to the file/folder when we enter those commands?
why isn’t it shown if we choose “Show Hidden Files and Folders” option???
is it really hidden or something else has happened to it?

thanks in advance for your answers,
tania

By: NileshP

NileshP — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:27:51 +0000

Very good thank’s a lot………

By: pravin

pravin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:13:18 +0000

if i am using portable hard disk, and use one pc to hide the file/folder, can it be opened on other pc (both xp or higher)

By: harish

harish — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:56:44 +0000

thank u very much simply genius

By: Reshin k h

Reshin k h — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:46:38 +0000

I want hide a folder or a file. what can i do…..

By: stalinprasad

stalinprasad — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:00:08 +0000

Awesome trick dude but how can i hide files in drive D
can u give me the command for d drive

By: spiderman

spiderman — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:03:56 +0000

always i am getting “File not found”!! Any solutions?

By: Ranblog

Ranblog — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:09:20 +0000

That’s a nice tip for hiding files and folders without using any 3rd party software, but it can easily be bypassed as mentioned by georgectr on 11/10/2007 .
If you would like a really cool, easy and secure way to hide files on your computer, you should check out http://cybercloak.com
They even have videos with other stuff hidden inside them!
The panic button is one of my favorite features.

It’s by far the best encryption program I have tried