Lock Folders without using any Software

Generally we use different software like FOLDER LOCK to lock our folder for privacy purpose. However you can achieve same almost the same thing without the use of any software. This trick will make your folder to change into control panel, not only the icon but also if you try to open it control panel will open for you and your data will remain hidden. And this will happen only when you want it to happen. Here is what you need to do:

1. Suppose you have a directory F:\games which you want to lock.
2. Open the notepad and type the following :
   ren games games.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Double Click ”unlock.bat” and you will get your original folder .
8. For further security you can save both the files anywhere else and copy them only when you need to lock or unlock.
9. For more security use name like 'Control Panel' for the folder you want to hide so that icon looks more realistic.

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