[How to] Make an invisible folder on your desktop

Sometimes you wanna keep some private stuff on your desktop, or wanna make your desktop looks tidy without icons on it.

 

Here’s a tutorial of how to make an invisible folder on your desktop.

1. Create a folder (Right Click anywhere on desktop, hover to “New” and select “Folder” as shown in screenshot below)

2. Ok, now your folder is on your desktop, now right click on it and select “Properties”

Now you can see a window pops up like screenshot below, go to “Customize” tab and select “Change Icon…”

 

3. After clicking on “Change Icon…” button, you should see another small window pops up, look for these three empty icon shown in screenshot below. Click Ok, and Ok.

 

4. Now you should see a folder with no icon on your desktop like image below.

 

5. Now Right Click on your folder without icon, and select “Rename”

6. Now it’s time you type in the name of your folder

Hold ALT and type 0160, hit enter after you typed this.

 

NOTE: REMEMBER, the number 0160 is typed using the keypad on the right hand side of your keyboard.

 

7. Now you will see an transparent folder on your desktop. In case you cant find them, just randomly highlight your desktop.

Now hide your stuff inside this folder.

 

Enjoy