How to Lock and Hide a Folder without Using Any Software in XP

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LockFolderKeeping some confidential files private means a lot to me. I can do this easily with several folder and file locking software and tools available out there in the Internet but with a price to pay.

So, here is an equally easy alternative, without any cost to bear – no software no tools! What you need is just a Notepad.

OK, here is how to setup a locking and hidden upon locked folder.

  1. Copy and paste the code listed below in blue (between Start copy and End copy) in Notepad.
  2. Change the “yourpasswordhere” with your own password.
  3. Save it as a batch file (with extension .bat), any name will do.
  4. Now you see a batch file. Double click to run the batch file to create a new folder named Locker by default. You can change the folder name by changing the line “md Locker” to “md yourfoldername”.
  5. Now, you can put all your files that you want to lock and hide want to hide into this Locker folder.
  6. To lock it, double click the batch file. Double click the batch file again will unlock it, prompting you for the password.

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