How to make folders invisible in Windows and hide folders

WAYS BY WHICH YOU CAN MAKE FOLDERS INVISIBLE AND HIDDEN

Due to privacy reasons many a times we need to hide folders,files and make folders invisible to prevent unauthorized access to our information.

        To make a folder invisible or hidden you need to do the following trick --


APPROACH 1) 
1. Select the folder which you want to hide.Rename the folder by pressing F2 key.Now hold down "ALT" key and press 0160. (that is ALT+0160 combination) .Press Enter. You will see that the folder has no name.


2. Now to change the folder icon to nothing, right click on the folder and go to properties.Click on "Customize" tab and select "change icon" option.When the icons appear select any one of the four blank icons and select it.Click OK. 

Now your folder is invisible without any name and without any shape and without the help of any software.... ENJOY...


APPROACH 2)
1. This is only for hiding folders.Right click on the folder and select "PROPERTIES".Under general tab set the attribute "HIDDEN" .The folder will now be be hidden. (Nothing new as you know it)




APPROACH 3)
1. Use a file and folder hiding software that prompts you for a password every time you open a folder.Beware of such softwares you have a chance of losing your data if you forget you password or uninstall the software.


You can use a combination of above approaches to make make folders invisible and hidden.Hope you enjoy the trick and COMMENT if you like it.


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Most useful run command shortcuts for Windows

The "RUN" command is a very useful shortcut tool for launching various applications in Windows like calculator,virtual keyboard etc.Some of the most useful "RUN" shortcuts are --)

0. OPEN "RUN" PROMPT : Press "windows logo key" + "R"

1.  Add/Remove Programs      : appwiz.cpl
2.  Accessibility Controls         : access.cpl
3.  Add Hardware Wizard       : hdwwiz.cpl
4.  Administrative tools            : control admintools
5.  Calculator                          : calc
6.  Command Prompt(DOS)    : cmd
7.  Computer Management      : compmgmt.msc
8.  Date/Time Properties         : timedate.cpl
9.  Direct X panel                   : dxdiag
10. Disk De-fragment              : dfrg.msc
11. Display Properties             : control desktop
12. Group Policy editor           : gpedit.msc
13. Fonts Folder                     : fonts
14. Folder Properties              : control folders
15. Internet Properties            : inetcpl.cpl
16. Keyboard Properties        : control keyboard
17. Log Off Windows            : logoff
18. Mouse Properties            : control mouse
19. Network Connections      : control netconnections   or ncpa.cpl
20. Notepad                          : notepad
21. On-screen Keyboard       : osk
22. Phone/Modem Options    : telephon.cpl
23. Printers Folder                 : printers
24. Power Configuration        : powercfg.cpl
25. Registry Editor                 : regedit
26. Windows services            : services.msc
27. Scanner/Camera              : sticpl.cpl
28. Scheduled Tasks             : control schedtasks
29. System Properties           : sysdm.cpl
30. Taskmanager                  : taskmgr
31. Shut down Windows       : shutdown
32. Sound/Audio Properties  : mmsys.cpl
33. Windows Firewall           : firewall.cpl
34. Windows Magnify           : magnify
35. Utility Manager               : utilman
36. Windows XP Tour          : tourstart
37. Word pad                       : write
38. open "temporary" folder  : temp
39. open "prefetch" folder     : prefetch
40. open "recent" folder        : recent

                        
These are the most used run shortcuts for windows that are used frequently.Use them to be faster in your work. Comment if it helps you.

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How to re-enable a disabled task manager easily

How to re-enable the "WINDOWS TASK MANAGER" when it gets disabled by a virus.

The "Windows Task Manager" is a very useful to manage processes and tasks and many of us like to use it often pressing ctrl+alt+del key combination.But sometimes it gets disabled due to "malware" or "virus".Such occurances are common and often these viruses are potentially dangerous to the system.

              Such errors are common like "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" or task manager dissapears or other task manager errors.So to re-enable your task manager and solve your problem you need to do the following.

             

1) Go to START --) RUN --) Type "GPEDIT.MSC".

2) The " Group Policy" editor will open up.

3) In the left bar expand and navigate to "USER CONFIGURATION" --) "ADMINISTRATIVE TEMPLATES" --) "SYSTEM" --) "CTRL+ALT_DEL" option

4) Click on ctrl+alt+del option. On the right hand menu,right click on "REMOVE TASK MANAGER".Select "PROPERTIES".

5) Select "ENABLE" and click "OK".

Now your task manager will be enabled without showing any error but now make sure you free your computer of the "malware" or "virus" using a good pc cleaning software like "combofix","hijackthis" or "malwarebytes".

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How to speed up computer performance in 10 ways

== HOW TO SPEED UP COMPUTER PERFORMANCE IN 10 STEPS ==


Speeding up the performance of a computer running windows can be done in various ways,many of which are simple and can be done by anyone.Others can be a bit difficult for beginners like registry and security hacks.Below i am listing some of the techniques to speed up your computer performance which will surely boost your pc upto 300% and make it super fast and make you happy.

Follow the procedures and make your computer really fast.And dont forget to comment when you are happy!!! Here we go...

Step 1) Go to start--); run--); type "msconfig" --);navigate to "startup" tab --);uncheck the programs u dont need(i recommend all except antivirus that needs to run always) click apply. Dont restart yet.

Step 2) Go to start--); run--); type "temp" --); delete all the files in it.

Go to start--); run--); type "prefetch" --); delete all the files in it.

Go to start--); run--); type "recent" --); delete all the files in it.

Go to start--); run--); type "%temp%" --); delete all the files in it.

Empty recycle bin.

Step 3) Right click on "My computer"--;Select "properties"--);Click "advanced" tab--);under "performance" box select "settings"--);under visual effects tab select "Adjust for best performance"--);click "apply" .Disable any wallpaper and screensaver to improve performance.

Step 4) Download "advanced system care" to optimise your pc.It is the best system care on the internet which will surely make your pc fast.Download here --);http://www.iobit.com/downloadcenter.php?product=advanced-systemcare-free or http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html .You can also install Ccleaner to clean up your pc.

Step 5) Defragment all your drives.Go to "My computer"--);Right click on any drive--);Select "properties"--);Go to "tools"--);Select "defragmentation"--);Defrag all your drives. Do "disk cleanup" the same way.

Step 6) Use a good antivirus software like Avast,Avira,Avg (free antivirus) or paid antivirus software like Bitdefender,Kaspersky,Nod32,McAffe or G-Data antivirus.Also install "Spybot-search and destroy" without "teatimer" when it prompts during installation.Always remember to update these softwares to give you good protection.If you are a advanced user you can download "hijackthis", "combofix",and "malwarebytes" to thoroughly clean your pc of any infection.

Step 7) Remove all unnecessary software's from "control panel".Do not install 2 software's for the same purpose.Clean up computer registry using "advanced system cleaner".Organise your desktop with less icons.

Step 8) Perhaps the best tip--) press ctrl+alt+del often to enter "task manager".Go to "processes" tab."End process" the processes which you are not using right at the moment. Play with this often to know how your system works and processes which make your computer slower.You can also manually disable certain "viruses" and malware from here.CAUTION--Use this tip with caution and be vigilant.

Step 9) Use a faster operating system-like preferring Windows XP over Windows Vista.Download and install the latest windows updates,service packs and hot fixes to improve computer performance.Disable error reporting in Windows and make sure you are using the "NTFS" file system.Disable XP boot logo.You can use "Bootvis" to decrease your start up time and make computer start up faster.Turn off "Windows Defender" if you are using antivirus software.Always use updated software and install minimum softwares.

Step 10) Lastly,if possible install a RAM (possible 1 GB RAM) as they are dirt cheap these days which will make your computer faster...

HOPE YOU HAVE SURELY BOOSTED YOUR COMPUTER PERFORMANCE...THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION FRIEND.GIVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE THIS POST.

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