read hidden file

Question

Is it possible to read file with attribute hidden in program? I know the path to file.

For example, if I copy a file to some place and set the attribute hidden:

File.Copy("sender.exe", path+"system.exe");
File.SetAttributes(path + "sender.exe", FileAttributes.Hidden);

Can I run the hidden .EXE file with this code (if I know path)?

function Run(path, lang, city) {
    var shell = new ActiveXObject("WScript.Shell");
    shell.run(path + " " + city + " " + lang);
}

Why are you copying sender.exe to system.exe and hiding it? and then trying to run it? that seems fishy. — Brian, Jun 04 '12 at 19:46

score 5 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 04 '12 at 19:26

5

Yes; that's perfectly possible.

answered Jun 04 '12 at 19:26

SLaks

+1, "The file or directory is hidden. *It is not included in an ordinary directory listing.*" – user7116 Jun 04 '12 at 19:29

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