
Since we’re messing with the internals of the folder, it could cause data loss if not done properly. Note: Before you try this on some really important sensitive data, you should make sure you create a test folder with some fake test data to ensure you get it working properly. The other neat thing about this little trick is that any of the files or folders inside the hidden folder will not show up when you perform a search in Explorer. Anyone who clicks on the folder will be brought to the Control Panel and simply think it is a shortcut. In order to view the data, you have to run another script to morph it back.

It basically involves using a script to morph the folder into something completely different so that it’s still visible, but nothing inside the folder is accessible.
