Thread: Hiding a folder

What is the command for hiding a specific folder?

An example on how it should work.

-> i run the program
-> it automatically hides C:/Program files/something

Basically I don't need to unreveal it ever again, so there is no need for an "unreveal" -function.

The main reason for this program is to hide a folder so that whatever files in that folder cannot be opened. A friend of mine downloaded something and now there's a folder in the Program files that cannot be deleted, for "a program running cannot be deleted". Also tried to delete this folder in failsafe mode, -> no luck. Also tried to deactivate the program from running by trying to delete it from the taskmanager, yet "You don't have root-authorization.", which I do. Tried all kinds of tricks yet with no result. So I tried with a trial "Hide folder" -software to hide it and prevent it from ever running again, and it worked. Well, I'd be satisfied yet it's a trial, so I need a freeware, and I'd rather learn some C++ at the same, so hence I'd make the program myself with your assistance.

I think you need to fdisk and start again with a different approach

Originally Posted by nextstep

Also tried to deactivate the program from running by trying to delete it from the taskmanager, yet "You don't have root-authorization.", which I do.

Sounds like your box is having an identity crisis - it thinks it's a *nix system

If you don't mind hiding it rather then deleting it then couldn't you just ignore it?
Folders do have a hidden attribute which can be set in the properties dialog box.

> A friend of mine downloaded something and now there's a folder in the Program files that cannot be deleted,
So you've no idea what this software your friend downloaded is doing?
All manner of trojans, spyware, backdoors spring to mind.

So rather than trying to clean up your system, your approach is to simply sweep it under the carpet as it were. Hell, if you can't see it, it can't be harmful right?

Next time a "friend" wants to install something on your machine, ask a lot more questions about what it does and how to remove it. If they wont, then I'd suggest a different classification which doesn't include the word "friend" anymore.

> Also tried to deactivate the program from running by trying to delete it from the taskmanager,
http://www.sysinternals.com/
Try process monitor (which provides far more detail than windows task manager) and the root kit revealer (which suggests the same symptoms as the ones you mention).

This is beginning to look like yet another proto script-kiddy who wants to move onto the next level by trying to hide their malware from ever more prying eyes

Thought this was a C++ forum, not Microsoft Helpdesk.

Having the problem or not, I'd still require the Hide folder -program for personal use. So could you move the problem aside and focus on the C++?

Now, has SetFileAttributes and FILE_ATTRIBUTE_HIDDEN something to do with what I'm trying to achieve(Hide folder)?

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"This is beginning to look like yet another proto script-kiddy who wants to move onto the next level by trying to hide their malware from ever more prying eyes"

-I'd rather drink my own pee than go for some wannabe-hacker -type of person.