You can hide a folder without using attribute hide. First create a Folder which you want to hide...
Now press F2 to rename the folder. Press and hold ALT button and write 0160. Now press ENTER.You will see that folder has no name on it..
Now Open the properties of the folder. Go to Customise Tab. Now click on Change Icon button and search a icon you will see some blank spaces in the Icon selection box. Select a blank space and click on OK..
Your folder is now hidden...
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