How to Lock a Folder Using Notepad

It does not work in Win7, it seems the command lines to be modified.

Hi, a bit off topic. but i would like to know what plugin do you use for the "Most Viewed" on your sitebar?

thanks.

I just use a small (free) program called Free Hide Folder from cleanersoft. Much simpler.

What is that GID/UID you're using? Also, how is this in any way secure?

Further, how am I prevented from simply noting the path and using the legacy commandline program "type" to list the contents of the BAT file?

Or even easier, simply dragging the BAT file to an open notepad program?

Loquacious I don't believe the point of this is to be secure, just simple.

AhBoon you can find a description and a download link for the plugin here.

Like Jared said.. The simplicity was the idea, not the security :)

This is only a very, very simple way of doing it, but if you want to hide a directory filled with utilities and other goodies on the computer of a neophyte, doing this and hiding it will keep it fairly safe, until they evolve.

This is not locking a folder it is renaming it. This article is misleading!!!!

This is not a security measure, just an idea of someone that does not understand security and thinks that just renaming a folder secures it.

You should consider doing some research into security before writing articles on locking things. Perhaps you shoould rename this post how to rename a folder in a really complicated way.

Regards
Gary

Very interesting, but too complex..

the process is one way. you can lock it but not re-open. can you check your script again?

Works, but you can still delete the folder and it takes you to the control panel.

Hi Friends

I dont think this as security, the folder can be deleted once if someone mislead and delete the file it cannot be replaced

For hotta shuji, and anyone,.......
I thought so too.Couldn't figure why I couldn't return my file to the way it was.Then,in my "key.bat" text, I noticed I left out a "space" after the end bracket.There is one space. After I entered the space, closed "key.bat" and clicked it, my file returned to normal. Whether or not this is worth using is another Q. Maybe yes? Maybe No.

Hi frndzz, actually i had created password for the folder as above procedure, but my frnd formatted the system by providing a back up for dat loc.bat , but now after formatting im not getting any file which was kept in this folder, so wt 2 do now, like i cant get my files....................

but what to do if we want to open the file at another location.for e.g.open it in recycle bin

hi,
pls.help me,how i can unblock my .bat file,i can forgot my password to intered in notepad,so please tell me how i can got it?plz tell me as erlier as possible.

very interesting.......not the method i mean. i was able to lock every folder except "pics" folder....any idea why?

thanks for this!! i needed to lock my folder bec someone kept deleting it! thanks! may i put this information in my multiply acct?

Hey, this does work and the post should be called "how to Lock a folder" because you do, you render a file inaccessible to most means of search and file browsing. Not only are the files hidden but they ar put in a place of non-activity so that they can't be used until you use a key.bat file. Lock: An appliance for fastening a door,(lock.bat) lid, etc., consisting of a bolt (or system of bolts) with mechanism by which it can be propelled and withdrawn by means of a key(key.bat) or similar instrument.

please tell some one, how can I download the software

Well, this is not particularly secure, but once edited a bit and hidden, this can become a potentially powerful securing method

How to Lock a Folder Using Notepad:

Nice idea that folder was converted as like control panel. After that folder act as like control panel.

But I am able to view that files through internet explorer. Kindly tell me if you have any other way.

I am waiting for your reply.

Ranjith J

Nice idea that folder was converted as like control panel. After that folder act as like control panel.

But I am able to view that files through internet explorer. “When I convert that folder as zip”
Kindly tell me if you have any other way.

I am waiting for your reply.

ranjit, cucirca doesn't reply any more looks like :(

try this my code to lock and unlock a folder without using any software

@ECHO OFF
title Folder Personal
if EXIST "Impt.{2559a1f2-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}" goto UNLOCK
if NOT EXIST Impt goto MDIMPT
:CONFIRM
echo Are you sure u want to Lock the folder(Y/N)
set/p "cho=>"
if %cho%==Y goto LOCK
if %cho%==y goto LOCK
if %cho%==n goto END
if %cho%==N goto END
echo Invalid choice.
goto CONFIRM
:LOCK
ren Impt "Impt.{2559a1f2-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}"
attrib -h -s "Impt.{2559a1f2-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}"
echo Folder locked
goto End
:UNLOCK
echo Enter password to Unlock folder
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%==TYPE THE PASSWORD goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Impt.{2559a1f2-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}"
ren "Impt.{2559a1f2-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}" Impt
echo Folder Unlocked successfully
goto End
:FAIL
echo Invalid password
goto end
:MDIMPT
md Impt
echo Impt created successfully
goto End
:End href="#comment-179433">@ranjith

thankyou

Hai gregromblon,

Thanks for you tips. kindly explain to me how to use this command line. i just want to generate bat file or in command i need to write this whole content.

Kindly educate to me it will be useful for me

Thanks in advance.

How to create a password to lock the folder or file

Very interesting guys...

it is a lot better

Hi all,

i have much better batch code for this:

Pass code is not based in this bath file - When first turn this batch file you are need enter password - it will be stored in additional *.key file (it is system hidden file - not visible)

Save this code like Lock.bat (recommended)

Maybe look amazing because is not in one lineup, window is too small for my code :)

Just copy and paste to notepad and save like Lock.bat
------------------------ CUT HERE ------------------------------------
@echo off
color c
title Verification validity
if exist Documents goto Locking
if exist "Recycle Bin.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}" goto pass
:password1
color a
cls
title Enter your password (Requirement one word)
:password
cls
echo.
echo Please enter password:
echo.
set/p "passw=>"
echo.
echo.
cls
echo.
echo Retype password:
echo.
set/p "passwo=>"
if %passw%==%passwo% goto next
cls
echo.
echo.
echo ERROR! The passwords not equal . Please try again!
echo.
pause
goto password
:next
if not exist reg.key goto ForwardDown
attrib -h -s reg.key
:ForwardDown
echo %passwo% > reg.key
attrib +h +s reg.key
if exist Unlock.bat goto renaming1
if exist Lock.bat goto continue
msg %username% Error in code for folder create!
goto end
:renaming1
ren Unlock.bat Lock.bat
:continue
md Documents
cd Documents
start. Documents
goto end
cls
:pass
if not exist reg.key goto password1
set/p saved="
if %check%==%saved% goto RunMove
goto ERROR
:ERROR
cls
echo.
echo Unlock fail !!!
echo.
echo Remain two attempts !!!
echo.
echo Try again:
echo.
set/p "check2=>"
if %check2%==%saved% goto RunMove
:ERROR2
cls
echo Error again
echo.
:loop
echo Remain one attempts !!!
echo.
echo Are you want to continue (Y/N)
echo.
set/p "choice=>"
if %choice%==Y goto step
if %choice%==y goto step
if %choice%==N goto end
if %choice%==n goto end
echo Please press Y to continue and N for exit
goto loop
:step
echo Enter password:
echo.
set/p "check3=>"
if %check3%==%saved% goto RunMove
goto end
:RunMove
attrib -h -s "Recycle Bin.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"
ren "Recycle Bin.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}" Documents
cd Documents
start. Documents
cd..
if exist Unlock.bat goto renaming2
if exist Lock.bat goto goto end
msg %username% Error in code for unlocking Dokuments
goto end
:renaming2
ren Unlock.bat Lock.bat
goto end
:Locking
ren Documents "Recycle Bin.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"
if errorlevel 1 goto message
attrib +h +s "Recycle Bin.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"
if exist Lock.bat goto renaming3
if exist Unlock.bat goto end
msg %username% Error in code for locking Dokuments
goto end
:renaming3
ren Lock.bat Unlock.bat
goto end
:message
msg %username% Impossible locking Documents. Close all opened folders and try again!
:end
exit
------------------------- CUT HERE -----------------------------------

Dear jEZDIn,
It makes a lots of sense as in the earlier one the password can be seen easily by "right clicking" the .bat file and clicking edit. In this particular one since the password is hidden in system hidden file, it can't be taken out so easily unless system hidden files are shown.
THANX