There are so many third-party tools available to hide folders and content inside them from other users on your computer. However, we can do the same task without using any external software products. There are some Windows tricks to convert a folder and its content to system functions shortcuts. When a user clicks on it, he will be redirected to system features like Recycle Bin, Control Panel, My Computer etc.This tutorial explains different methods to hide and secure a folder without using any third party tools.
In this example, I have a folder named corenetworkz in the location D:\alex. Here I am going to change it (corenetworkz) into Control Panel shortcut.
Unlock
To recover the hidden folder, follow the steps below.
This method allows you to secure a folder and its content by redirecting it to My Computer icon. When a user clicks on it, My Computer window will be opened. Here we convert the corenetworkz to My Computer icon.
Unlock the Hidden
Create a bat file on the same location where the folder presents with the following command: ren My Computer.{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} corenetworkz and run the file to unlock it.
Another method to hide a file on your computer from others is to convert it into Recycle Bin icon. Steps to perform this task are given below.
Unlock
Create a bat file with following command ren nameofthefolder.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} myFolder. Run the bat file to unlock it.
Convert a Folder into Control Panel Shortcut
In this example, I have a folder named corenetworkz in the location D:\alex. Here I am going to change it (corenetworkz) into Control Panel shortcut.
- Type the command ren corenetworkz corenetworkz.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} on a notepad
- Save as lockaccendoz.bat (any name you can use) on D:\alex
- Double click the bat file to run it.
Unlock
To recover the hidden folder, follow the steps below.
- Type the command ren corenetworkz.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} corenetworkz in notepad
- Save as unlockaccendoz.bat (You can use any name) on D:\alex
- Double Click the bat file to unlock it
Secure Folder Content by Redirecting to My Computer
This method allows you to secure a folder and its content by redirecting it to My Computer icon. When a user clicks on it, My Computer window will be opened. Here we convert the corenetworkz to My Computer icon.
- Rename the folder corenetworkz to
MyComputer.{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
- Now it looks like:
Unlock the Hidden
Create a bat file on the same location where the folder presents with the following command: ren My Computer.{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} corenetworkz and run the file to unlock it.
Convert a Folder to Recycle Bin Shortcut Icon
Another method to hide a file on your computer from others is to convert it into Recycle Bin icon. Steps to perform this task are given below.
- Right click on the file and rename it to anyname.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
- Now it looks like Recycle Bin icon and when a user clicks on it, he will be redirected to Recycle Bin
Unlock
Create a bat file with following command ren nameofthefolder.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} myFolder. Run the bat file to unlock it.
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Hey nice . I changed my folder to control panel. Now it leads to the control panel icon not the folder content.
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