Make an Invisible File without any software

We always wonder if we could keep our very personal things out of the reach of others. Well there is a cool way to dodge the unwanted people to sneak through your private folder. This is an easy way to make an invisible folder! Just follow the given steps below -

Step 1

F Create a new folder in your specified drive. Right click è new èFolder.

Step 2

F Customize the folder if you want to. Don't rename it. Right Click the New Folder ègo to Properties button è then to Customize tab èChange Icon. You will see some blank spaces. Those are transparent icons; select one of those then presses OK è Apply è OK.

Open Properties

Next - go to customize tab

Next- go to change icon button

Next - select transparent icon, then click on 'OK' button

Next- follow step 1 (Apply) & then click on step 2 (OK) 

Step 3

F Rename your folder. Press rename and instead of the normal file name press ALT+0160 (Remember to keep the ALT button pressed down while typing the numbers and use your keypad to type them.). ALT+0160 make a space that is not the same as a normal space.

Step 4

F Bingo! You are done. You have successfully created your very personal invisible folder.

Step 5

F For it to work on your computer you need to keep holding down the Alt key you will also need to hold the FN key and type the numbers "0160." These are over the letters m, j, o, and m. Let go of all of the keys and hit enter. Holding the Alt and typing those numbers will name the folder as a space, pretty much giving it no name.

Step 6

F Please Note: Make sure the Num Lock on the laptop/desktop is selected.