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how to unlock an folder which is locked in dos mode
look friends,
i have tried to lock mine folder using rename command and alt tab the command was
ren deepak _
here _ is the combination of alt+607 . which changed mine folder name to _ and also hide it's content . now when i am trying to rename and unlock it. i can't . please tell me any method and sofware to unlock the folder and get mine important data back as this is important folder for me
i have tried to lock mine folder using rename command and alt tab the command was
ren deepak _
here _ is the combination of alt+607 . which changed mine folder name to _ and also hide it's content . now when i am trying to rename and unlock it. i can't . please tell me any method and sofware to unlock the folder and get mine important data back as this is important folder for me
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Paraghs - are you not familiar with the process of displaying non-standard characters by using the ALT key and the numeric keypad?
Demo what I mean - open a DOS window then do the following:
md test (do not press enter - now hold down the alt key and using the numeric keypad, enter 6 then 0 then 7. THEN press enter. Now do a dir...
Demo what I mean - open a DOS window then do the following:
md test (do not press enter - now hold down the alt key and using the numeric keypad, enter 6 then 0 then 7. THEN press enter. Now do a dir...
Norton Commander for DOS can do it, I know exactly what you are talking about using the Alt+ Numeric Keypad it sounds like you may have mistyped the number or you should be able to change to it the same way you created it.
ASKER
look friends i tried all of above tips.
using that md test command created an new folder named test_ and i am downloading the norton commander and trying to use that . may be one of u had understand mine problem
but i have to make a project and my whole data and file papers are present in that folder .
does reinstalling the windows unlocks that folder or some other method to use. tell me please
using that md test command created an new folder named test_ and i am downloading the norton commander and trying to use that . may be one of u had understand mine problem
but i have to make a project and my whole data and file papers are present in that folder .
does reinstalling the windows unlocks that folder or some other method to use. tell me please
deepak - that test was meant for Paraghs - not you.
Actually, try this:
In the dos prompt, change to the directory with file/folder in question.
If the naming problem is with a FILE (not a folder, but a file) then run this:
For /f "tokens=1" %a in ('dir /a-d /b deepak*') Do REN %a deepak
If the naming problem is with a FOLDER (with other files in it) then run this:
For /f "tokens=1" %a in ('dir /ad /b deepak*') Do MOVE %a deepak
Actually, try this:
In the dos prompt, change to the directory with file/folder in question.
If the naming problem is with a FILE (not a folder, but a file) then run this:
For /f "tokens=1" %a in ('dir /a-d /b deepak*') Do REN %a deepak
If the naming problem is with a FOLDER (with other files in it) then run this:
For /f "tokens=1" %a in ('dir /ad /b deepak*') Do MOVE %a deepak
ASKER
look leew i used this command according to me deepak* is present folder name nd deepak is the name which i want tto give to that folder
if i m right then then syantx also didn't worked at all
if i m right then then syantx also didn't worked at all
Leew,
Did I sound like a newbie to DOS ? That's certianly NOT the case.
What I meant was not to type ALT+607, but to press ALT, and then type 607.
Anyway, I tried simulating Deepak's problem on both Win 98 & W2K.
If you rename a folder, say deepak, to "ALT+607" or "ALT+607deepak" or "deepakALT+607", even then that folder can be opened in Windows.
It is "hidden" only when you rename it to, say "ALT+187" or "ALT+187deepak".
Deepak, are you sure that you had renamed it as "ALT+607" ?
Did I sound like a newbie to DOS ? That's certianly NOT the case.
What I meant was not to type ALT+607, but to press ALT, and then type 607.
Anyway, I tried simulating Deepak's problem on both Win 98 & W2K.
If you rename a folder, say deepak, to "ALT+607" or "ALT+607deepak" or "deepakALT+607", even then that folder can be opened in Windows.
It is "hidden" only when you rename it to, say "ALT+187" or "ALT+187deepak".
Deepak, are you sure that you had renamed it as "ALT+607" ?
ASKER
ya i am sure that i had renamed it using the command
ren deepak alt+607
which renamed the folder to _.
and since then i am trying to unlock this folder which has all mine data
by the way i will try urs this idea also
also the method told to me by leew was using the file command.
i tried that but didn't get the solution
now i will try this out
thanks for this help
ren deepak alt+607
which renamed the folder to _.
and since then i am trying to unlock this folder which has all mine data
by the way i will try urs this idea also
also the method told to me by leew was using the file command.
i tried that but didn't get the solution
now i will try this out
thanks for this help
You can try acessing the folder using norton utilities or a program like that.... i think the old dos
norton utilities are freeware now..
norton utilities are freeware now..
Hi Deepak,
do you use any other os other than DOS? before replying to your question, i recreated your problem and i didnt face any issues in renaming a directory to _ (alt 607) and changing to that directory and moving files to that directory etc.
Incase you are using DOS, then i could give you a possible solution. However please answer the following first:
under which os did you create the directory?
what os you are using apart from DOS?
I am using win2K. and it worked. lemme know.
--regds
do you use any other os other than DOS? before replying to your question, i recreated your problem and i didnt face any issues in renaming a directory to _ (alt 607) and changing to that directory and moving files to that directory etc.
Incase you are using DOS, then i could give you a possible solution. However please answer the following first:
under which os did you create the directory?
what os you are using apart from DOS?
I am using win2K. and it worked. lemme know.
--regds
ASKER
thanks mr. basu for trying to help me and also mine other friends
i m using windows 98 second edition now.
and i locked mine folder in win-98 second ed. os
i had used this rename command with other folder and they r working well even if i want to change it's name i can do
but i m facing problem on this folder which is quite neccessary for me
also tell me if i change the os to win xp then is it possible to unlock this folder
when i do norton antinvirus scan it show me the content of this folder
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look i used this commands also but not working according to me
u just tell me here a.bat refrence to presenfoldename.bat or some thing else
u just tell me here a.bat refrence to presenfoldename.bat or some thing else
Ok, can you send me the path of your hidden folder, so that I can create the desired file for you. Also will appreciate if you can create a screen dump of the dir command from the hidden directory's folder in your reply for my easy understanding.
Haven't you tried this command :
ren alt+607 deepak
?
paraghs