This is not a super high-tech geeky trick but it just a short and simple trick on how you can create a folder without name in Windows XP.
When each time you create a new folder in Windows XP, Microsoft has made “New Folder” as the default name. Even you enter the spacebar so many times to create blank spaces, it still will generate the “New Folder” text like this.
So, how you can create a folder like this?
No, it is not a Photoshop trick. I did not edit the first image. Lol… Here is how.
To do this trick, you need a keyboard with numpad. To rename the folder with blank spaces, just press Alt + 255 and hit Enter. Then you are successfully creating a folder without name in Windows XP.
But, make sure to press the numbers from the numpad and not from the numbers below the F1 – F12 keys. And take note that you only can create one folder without name in a directory.
Why should I use this trick? Nothing! Just for fun or maybe you can use it to amaze your friends. 😀
Note: I think this trick also will work in Windows Vista.
Nice trick dude.
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this is kinda like the MSN trick. Where Ur MSN Display Name is Blank….
Good trick, we used to do it in old dos days.
and how to locate the folder in case you have forgotten Where TF is my
pornhidden folder?It quite easy actually. Do a filename search using Explorer and if you get a list of folders and one of ’em contains only icon w.out name, thats the err.. hidden folder.
:d
AHAKS.. good tricks. must show to my officemate. hihi :-\”
lol.. i stil remember this method was used to lock file under win98 & win me by renaming folder using ascii char .. unfortunately it didn’t work anymore on xp
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yea, i have read that post before. nice article. :d
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is that true? maybe you can share with us on how to do it? he3.
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lol… you are really funny. :p
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hu3. try it and show to them. :d
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yup. that is how i make my folder totally invisible in win98. :d
It is a good way to hide your stuff . Just create a nameless folder and hide it .
nice trick. I tried it in my Vista PC and it worked but when I
tried to delete the folder it is not deleting.I even tried to delete it by Shift+Del and no result. Pls help me guys.
It didnt work for me (on XP) but if you use alt + 0160 it works. 😉
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try rename the folder back and delete it. 🙂
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i use winxp though and it works! :p
Great tips. Thanks alot. 🙂
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:d – Good stuff there…now if only we could hide the folder image also! like an invisible folder! That would be cool.
The Folder Created Can’t Be Deleted In Windows Vista And I Tried So Many Things But No Way, Can Any One Help.:((
The Unnamed Folder In Windows Vista Is Undeletable So Can Anyone Give A Solution.:((
Try this link:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/hide-desktop-icon-text-on-windows-vista/
worked for me!
🙂
its very easy to delete name less folder in windows vista.
1. first make sure that u hv full control of nameless folder.
2. open cmd handler (start+run+cmd)
3. go to specified folder/drive where u hv nameless folder.
4. type this : ren “old name” “new name”
5. if u have names, double quote is optional, for nameless folder double quote is must.
ex: ren “alt+0160” new_name
in the place of alt+0160/alt+255 appear as a blank
ren require two arguments,if u havnt given doble quotes for alt+0160 it will find only find one argument new_name and gthrough u error.
its working for me in windows vista…..
Sweet used it to make an unnamed “tool bar” on my taskbar for my shortcuts.
hey! already knew about that trick but do you know the alt command to make the folder undeletable. dont want the one that involves command prompt. the one that you only need the to input the right alt command. used to do be able to do it but cant remember. PLEASE HELP! if the input was right it should make the folder undeleted, not able to rename or move it into any other folder.
Hey try dis 1 also…… Alt+0160
i know how 2 del it in vista…..
u juz cut and paste the folder that u ‘cannot rename’ it (the damn folder of course…..) in a new folder…
it mean that u right click at desktop and create new folder, then cut and paste the ‘unname folder’ into it..
i try it and its WORKS !!!!
its gud but i want all new tricks for all window like vista,xp,win 7 and 2000 ,98
when i was use this method i got the folder name with “b”
hw its happen
only one folder create in one directry but second folder creating not possible.this is very very difficulty.
to get rid of the image you go right mouse button properties, customize, and click change icon then choose the invisible icon
what trick
to create a folder with spacial char u can use kyestroke like
alt+0174
alt+0169
u can try it .
it is very simple.
thats great
thanxxx gaurav ..its working
HOW TO MAKE WITHOUT NAME FOLDER?
make a folder right click on it rename and hold alt and 9 press 9times
and seeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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I CAN HIDE MY PRIVATE DATA ON MY LAPTOP AS MY FRNDS DOESNT KNOW THIS TRICK…HE HE HE HE
its good for hiding certain material, that is unwanted to other people xD
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i know this but how can remove or delete the without naming folder
its a amazing trick..
guys you can use also this way.
press and hold and type from the numpad(right side).
you can creat more that one name less folder actually.
press and hold alt and type 0160 from numpad….then release and again press and hold alt and type 0160 from numpad.
that means creating a folder with two spaces……try it
i have created folder by using alt*255 command but i am enable to delete it kindly suggest some trick to delete it.
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Very Nice Dude……
I tried this trick very useful.
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very nice i got 5 marks for this
To Remove the folder use ( cmd.exe )
if the folder was hidden use this command to unhide it.
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open the cmd prompt at the directory the hidden (no name folder) is located.
then open cmd.exe
example if the directory is @ C:\
C:\> attrib.exe -h -r /S /D
————————–>> This will remove all ( Hidden Attributes & Read Only Attributes )
the read only is the reason you cannot delete the folder !!
on Sub Folder and Directory’s. This will make the folder unhidden, after folder becomes visible
Right Click on it and Rename folder to (( Anything U WANT )) then (ENTER) folder has a name.
(Right Click) Folder again and click delete.