FileExists fail when the folder is hidden

[c36]

How i can access to a hidden folder using the FileExists function?

A quick solution consist in .. first show the folder copy the file and finally hide it

But i dont want to reveal the folder .. so how it can be done without it (attrib)  ?

 

If Not FileExists("E:\hidden\info.txt") Then
 MsgBox(0,"!","Please put your generated password and then hide the folder")
Else
    MsgBox(0,"!","Done")
EndIf

Thanks

[l3ill]

I just tested this with Hidden folder, works fine...

Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

[pluto41]

Local $strDirectory = "C:\Temp\hidden"
Local $strFile = "\info.txt"

FileSetAttrib ( $strDirectory, "+H", 0 )                ; hide directory
FileSetAttrib ( $strDirectory & $strFile, "+H", 0 )     ; hide the file

If Not FileExists ($strDirectory & $strFile) Then
 MsgBox (0,"!","Please put your generated password and then hide the folder")
Else
    MsgBox (0,"!","Done")
EndIf

Also here on Windows XP not problem with your code. It runs fine.. I've added the FileSetAttrib() function for fun.