creating hidden files using .NET

.net file-io file-properties
pvaju896 picture pvaju896 · Aug 7, 2010 · Viewed 9.7k times · Source

How can I create or mark a file as hidden using .NET?

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Jacob picture Jacob · Aug 7, 2010

Use File.SetAttributes. "Hidden" is just one of many available attributes.

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