How can u create a folder without a name?

[GC74]

I know this is possible due to some hacker's job, but...how can you do that?

[MacGyver]

Use a null character in the filename, or as the filename. In a DOS box, type MD then a space then hold down the ALT key and type 255 on the numberpad, then enter. To access or rename or move the directory, you must use the same ALT255 key combination. And you must use the numberpad or it won't work.

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I had that sort of thing happen recently. Some schmuck uploaded a bunch of warez to my FTP site (STUPID luser too, used his @Home account (mommy won't be happy when they get the disconnect notice!) and didn't bother to check that the directory was write only, no read access), and used a funky null character. I think I just used DELTREE *.* to wipe the whole folder.

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DISCLAIMER:

DELTREE can SERIOUSLY screw up your system if you're not careful! Especially when using *.*, you can wipe your drive in a flash.

[Mr_Miyagi]

Originally posted by Captain Packrat:
<STRONG>DISCLAIMER:

DELTREE can SERIOUSLY screw up your system if you're not careful! Especially when using *.*, you can wipe your drive in a flash.</STRONG>

lol
deltree c:\
oohh sh*t!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

[Geek #1]

Originally posted by Mr Miyagi:
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lol
deltree c:\
oohh sh*t!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

c:\Deltree /Y *.*

Oh F***ing S**t

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[em-clown]

I got this recording on Napster about these 2 people who called some AOL user and told them to do that, and they did it. Oh well, it's a dangerous world if you don't know your PCs.

[Platypus]

Wrote a little DOS program years ago to make files "sticky" (hard to delete) by making the last character of the basename a space. This prevents most of the DOS filehandling commands from working because a space makes them misread the command & bomb out. You had to know to use a wildcard in dealing with them. It also meant you could appear to have two files with the same name in the directory, which puzzled people.

[Computer_Chip]

Thats so cool a folder with no name LOL

[DeaJae]

how about a file with no extension nor name only seen on the desktop.....

[Iridium x2]

If you are looking to hide the folder, there are programs out there that can do that for you. It is another form of security. Goto www.downloads.com and look for either freeware or shareware.

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