Hiding a Folder using CMD in Windows 8

Hiding a Folder using CMD in Windows 8

            When it comes to hiding a folder we always think of using software. But we can hide folder with the use of CMD only.

Computers hard disk can be divided into drives like C:\ ,D:\, E:\ and so on. These drivers are the places where the users store their files under different folders. By default, there drives are accessible to anyone who uses the computer. In other words, not only the owner of the machine but everyone else too can access the folders and files.

How to hide a folder in windows 8

If  you are user of windows 8 you can hide a folder with the help of Command Prompt ( CMD ) . Following are the steps that could help you in hiding a folder.

- Start your Windows 8 system.
- Key in CMD run search box.
- This opens up the Command Prompt dialog box.
- Type the following command to reach to the drive and folder destinations:

 ‘Calcs <folder name> /p everyone:n’

- After typing the above command press the enter button.
- Now try to access the folder and it should not allow you to open.
- If you are able to open the folder, check the steps followed were in order.

Here you must be kept in mind that once a folder is locked. It cannot be opened by you too. To gain access to the folder , you must unlock the same.