Password Protect folders in Windows without using any Software

Each one of have some files which we don't want to share with the entire world. One method to protect your files is hiding but anyone can easily unhide them. Also using a third Party solution for password protecting the file is an option but you do not want such programs to show on your Installed Programs list as it might appear suspicious.
So, why not do something creative this time and create an application of your own which will hide your folders in windows. Don't Worry! its no fancy stuff. You just need to follow the instructions. Also, only Notepad is needed for the hack to work.

Password Protect your Folders in Windows

Create Invisible Folders in Windows

Here is one interesting Trick for all version of Windows(Xp and Later). By this trick you can create true Invisible folders on windows- Folders which neither have image nor icon. And remember, we are not talking about simply hiding the folders. No need to hide folders here. Here is step by step instruction on how to do it.

Invisible Folder in Windows

Step 1 : Select any folder (or file) from your hard Disk that you want to rename. Best effect would be if you select one folder from Desktop.

Step 2 :For Next step make sure your computer has a NumPad. All Desktops an Most modern laptops have them. In case you don't have them, make sure you use Onscreen Keyboard. You can use Windows+U key combination and activate onscreen Keyboard

Step 3 : Now right click on the folder(or file)  and choose Rename option. You can also use F2 to quickly do so.

Step 4: Now on the  Rename screen Enter Alt + Nupad 255. This means keep holding down alt key and press Numbers 2,5,5 from the number Pad. A blank space will be created.

Step 5 :Now just hit Enter and the nameless file or folder will be created. The file or folder that seems nameless is actually named with a single space as '255' is the Ascii value of a blank space.

Step 6:Now, till now we have an Folder but no Name but still an Icon. Next stip would be to hide even that!

Hide your Folder's Icon

Select the folder and right click on Properties. Select the Tab Customize.

Step 7. On the Customize tab, Select change Icon. You'll see number of Icons. Scroll to your right and you will see a few blank icons. Select on the Blank icon and click ok.

 

Voila! Now you have an Invisible Folder on your PC.

Note: If you want to access that folder, you can do so by selecting Ctrl+A. It will make the folder visible. However, what i prefer is keeping the folder on desktop and remember its position. Then if you hover your mouse over that position, you can access that file. Here is a screen shot of my desktop with the invisible folder. One picture shows the complete invisible folder while other shows how you can access it with Ctrl+A option. Enjoy!

Invisible Folder on Desktop