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Python: Set directory as hidden on windows
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hidden.py
def path_set_hidden(path):
"""
Hide a path on windows system (set hidden tag)
:type path: string
:param path: path to hide
:return: bool
"""
if not os.path.exists(path):
return False
import ctypes
ret = ctypes.windll.kernel32.SetFileAttributesW(path,
FILE_ATTRIBUTE_HIDDEN)
if not ret:
return False
return True
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