Top Tip! Lock Folders without using any Software
Generally when we wish to lock a folder , we use softwares such as Folder Lock . However you can achieve almost the same thing without the use of any software . The trick which i am going to tell you will make your folder change into control panel , so if anyone tries to open it , the control panel will open and your data will remain hidden . Here’s what you need to do .
- You have a directory F:games which you want to lock
- Open the notepad and type the following ren games games.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
- Save the following with the “.bat” extension , this file should be kept in the same drive in which the folder exists and will be used for locking the folder so give a suitable name such as lock.bat
- Now open a new file in notepad and type the following ren games.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} games
- This file will be used to unlock the folder , name it as “unlock.bat” . You can use any other name but use the .bat extension.
- Both the files should be in the directory in which the folder exists . Double click the “lock.bat” to lock the folder . the folder will change its icon to that of control panel and anyone who opens the folder will see the control panel contents.
- Double Click ”unlock.bat” and you will get your original folder .
- For further security you can save both the files anywhere else and copy them only when you need to lock or unlock.
Hope you like it . This post was written as a part of BlueJar’s Group Writing Project .
I also a did a similar post a few months ago with the title “Lock that pr0n!” :p
A very cool trick
Very cool trick to lock hose unsavory folders.
Although I have not tried it, but I have heard about this trick. One thing I wanted to know is that if I accidentally delete the unlock file, can I again create it same way to unlock it?
Thanks for entering my first group writing project! I had no idea that you could do this. :c) Good question Nirmal, I am curious to know if you can just create the file afterward to unlock it.
really a super cool trick.
i tried it yesterday and it works perfectly fine.
you can create that unlock file any time u want. not a problem.
As roxi said , the unlock file can be created any time .
tedious but cool way to lock your folders. nice.
Very sneaky. I love it haha. Great tip buddy!
Hm!
New trick to save my pc from intruders! Thanks a lot, Madhur.
I use folder lock software to lock my sensitive data. But sometimes it will hang and I’m afraid of losing the data when the software is crashed.
Even i use folder lock but this thing is cooler and simple .
Haha, looks like someone has problems with constant game playing
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Yeah, nice little trick. Can keep certain files away from my wife!!
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Very cool, I’ve never heard of this until now, thanks very much Madhur!
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but i objection suppose some one want delete ur contron panel icon then ?
I tried on Vista but it doesn’t work;(
u can unlock folders by renaming the locked folder if u lost unlock file or format of that file.
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What if someone deletes our locked folder ???
simply awesome dude.
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this trick is not working in vista and windows 7…. i have the trick to folder or files lock for vista and windows 7…..!!!!
first right click on ‘folder’ or ‘file’.select property and then select security..click on ‘edit’ and then select ‘Administrator’ as user name and select check to ‘deny check boxes’ .then click ok. thn u will find that your folder get locked..and if u want to unlock the ‘folder’ or ‘files’. then follow same procedure and then uncheck the deny check boxes…thn press ok.
it is best method to lock the folders or files..:)
Hy tnanks friend