How to create Invisible Folder in Windows XP

Create Invisible folderWelll................

There is a hide Folder option in Windows XP which many of you know,but I feel its useless.
So I am going to tell all of you a new way to hide your folders with which i can give you 100% guarantee that you will not need to install any software which hogs lots of space for hiding your folders.
This is a bit lengthy but you will like it after you have follwed all the steps.

Step 1: Right click on your desktop and select new folder.

Step 2: Don't Click in any area of your desktop now.You will see that The folder name("New folder") which is automatically assigned by windows Xp as default will be Highlighted.

Step 3: Keeping the alt key pressed Hit on the following keys on the numb pad(Towards the right of your keyboard) 255 respectively.

Step 4: Now click anywhere on your desktop and Bingo!! your folder doesn't have a name.

Step 5: I know your getting restless,Please have some patience. Now the folder doesn't have a name.Dont go anywhere we are not done.Right click on that folder and click on properties.

Step 6: Now a Dialogue box will open.You will find three tabs on the top namely:General,Sharing and customize.Click on The customize tab.

Step 7: You will find an option named Change Icon towards The lower end.Click on it.

Step 8: You will find a list of icons.Scroll towards the right until you find empty spaces.Click on the empty space.

Step 9: Click on OK Then Click on apply and then again on OK.

Step 10:Voila!!Your done.But wait a sec Where is your folder how will you find it?Its simple...Press Ctrl+a to highlight all the contents of your desktop and along with that your hidden folder will also be highlighted.


-Chintan Dave