How do I hide a file with AutoIt v3?

Question

Using AutoIt v3, I need to copy a file and have the resulting file (a .dll) be hidden.

I tried FileCopy & FileInstall orders but they just make the file visible and not hidden after execution.

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 23 '14 at 20:19

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Both FileCopy() and FileInstall() have no arguments to set file attributes (You can see this in the function reference).

You need to move/copy the file to the intended location and then set the file attributes. FileSetAttrib() serves just that purpose.

FileCopy("nefarious.dll", "/path/to/innocent_looking.dll")
FileSetAttrib("/path/to/innocent_looking.dll", "+H")

answered Feb 23 '14 at 20:19

Tyler

btw i used FileInstall()... Because in FileCopy() order...my AutoIt file needed to be with dll file or it will not copy & hide it even after compiling the script – YaZan Feb 23 '14 at 21:30

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