Monday, 27 June 2011

How to create a hidden and unsearchable file in windows XP, Vista and Seven

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If we change the properties of the file to hidden (right click on the file- >properties- >tick hidden)
Then properties of the file become hidden. But if show hidden files & folder is enable (folder option- > view- >hidden files & folder - > tick show hidden files & folder) then it shows that file.
This process is not reliable.
We have to change the attribute of the file to hidden and unsearchable by command prompt.
 Suppose there is a file “”xxx.jpg” inside the folder “rock” in d: drive. We have to make hidden and
Unsearchable to that file using command “attrib +s +h” in command prompt.

Also See: How to create a hidden and unsearchable folder in Windows XP, Vista and Seven

Step1:-
               Open command prompt (window logo key + R- > type “cmd”- > hit enter)
          E.g. It will display the command prompt screen.
                     C :\>
Step2:-
            Type attrib +s +h [file path] ->hit enter
          e.g. C :\> attrib +s +h d:\rock\xxx.jpg

This will make the file “xxx.jpg” hidden and unsearchable
NOTE:-
       1. We can use that file by typing the full path of the file (i.e. d:\rock\xxx.jpg) in the
             Address bar.
    2. For change its attribute to unhidden and searchable use the command attrib “–s –h” in step2.
e.g.  C :\> attrib -s -h d:\rock\xxx.jpg

NOTE:-
1. +s- makes the attribute of the file & folder to system.
2. +h- makes the attribute of the file & folder to hidden.
3. –s- removes the attribute of the file & folder from system to General file.
4. –h- makes the attribute of the file & folder to un hidden.

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