Hiding files

In my game, there are backround pictures that come with the client. Plus some item pictures, etc. I want to put them in a folder and somehow lock it so the users who use the client cant look at the pictures. Is there any way?

I cant really help you to code it, but I know somebody who had a good solution for it. It's pretty complex, but try to make one file and write al of your pictures in it. Then you'll need to read them out of that file in your program. You could encrypt it a little if you want too. If you have one file with more pictures in it, you cant read it.

Hope it helps you a bit, it's only an idea.

no, windows doesn't allow that. Something like what Irotallic suggested is your best bet.

How would I put more than 1 picture together? Can I find a guide/tutorial on this?