Windows 10: Where did this odd folder come from - it is blank and does not act like a folder

Discus and support Where did this odd folder come from - it is blank and does not act like a folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; This odd folder showed up on my desktop recently. Searching has gotten me articles about about to create an invisible character ( alt-255 ). I did not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by justinCTU, Jan 8, 2019.

  1. JUSTINCTU
    justinCTU Win User

    Where did this odd folder come from - it is blank and does not act like a folder


    This odd folder showed up on my desktop recently. Searching has gotten me articles about about to create an invisible character ( alt-255 ). I did not knowingly create, or name this folder. And it doesn't have folder properties. I can delete it - but I'm more interested in where it came from, and what it is.


    Any insight?


    Where did this odd folder come from - it is blank and does not act like a folder 2ba704fa-1dda-47ed-9a90-9609103156c8?upload=true.jpg


    edit: I cannot copy it anywhere - when I do it attempts to create a shortcut

    Windows can't create a shortcut here.
    Do you want the shortcut to be placed on the desktop instead?

    [Yes] [No]

    if I hit YES, I get:


    Windows could not create the shortcut. Check to see if the disk is full.

    [OK]

    :)
     
    justinCTU, Jan 8, 2019
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  2. PVTCABOOSE1337
    PVTCaboose1337 Win User

    How to make a Uber Hidden Folder

    • Make a new folder.
    • Change the icon to a blank icon. No icon should appear
    • Rename the folder to a blank by pressing "alt + 255." (NOTE: Press 255 on the numpad) No text should appear.
    • Your done! It is uber hidden. *Big Grin Where did this odd folder come from - it is blank and does not act like a folder :D
     
    PVTCaboose1337, Jan 8, 2019
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  3. AMD64SKATER
    amd64skater Win User
    How to make a Uber Hidden Folder

    yeah but if you search within windows search can u still be able to find files you put in it like say porn or somthing like that. that you can hide from the g/f or wife lol
     
    amd64skater, Jan 8, 2019
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  4. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Where did this odd folder come from - it is blank and does not act like a folder

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Where did this odd folder come from - it is blank and does not act like a folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Where did this odd folder come from - it is blank and does not act like a folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jan 8, 2019
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