Here are the steps to create the protected folder in Windows XP like CPL Folder :



    * First create a folder that you will use to store your confidential data. For example, I have created a folder called Fonts at the root of my D drive. Since the hidden folder will bring you to the Control Panel, it’s best to name the folder as one of the programs inside there.



*In the same location where you created the new folder, create a new file

in Notepad, copy the following below into it, save the file as loc.bat.



ren Fonts Fonts.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}



*    Create another NotePad file and type in the following listed below and save it as key.bat.



ren Fonts.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} Fonts



*Now you’ll have loc.bat and key.bat along with your folder. Go ahead and double-click on loc.bat and your folder will turn into the Control Panel and nothing inside can be viewed. To view the content inside the folder clik on key.bat it'll now turn into normal folder.