Hide Folders

5.6.2

Software information

License:

Freeware (Free)


Updated:

04 May 2018


Publisher:

FsPro

Website:

http://www.fspro.net

Software Screenshots

Size: 4.55 MB


Downloads: 10119


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by Frederick Barton (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 12 Sep 2012

Some information is not meant to be shared, but Windows does not offer too many features to enforce this idea. If you store it on your hard drive, anyone, in front of your computer, can access your important data, without too much effort. It should be obvious from the name what Hide Folders can be used for, but it can do more than hiding your folders. Thanks to its simple interface and straightforward functions, you can protect your data in just a few seconds.

A standard setup wizard will install the application on your computer, after going through a few basic configurations. It works with all popular Windows editions and it supports both FAT and NTFS file systems.

Besides hiding folders, the software can lock or set them to read only. It is also possible to lock and hide folders at the same time. The best part is that you can apply these measures for an unlimited number of folders in a single run. You just need to add them on the program's compact interface. A folder's path is specified on a separate window, where you can also select one of the aforementioned protection features.

Clicking the Enable button, on the program's toolbar, will apply your selected protection methods for the listed folders. If you want to disable or change a folder's protection measure, you can bring up the same window at any time, with a different option. The interface can be password protected, preventing anyone from undoing your settings.

When the application hides a folder, you will not be able to find it, even if you set the system to show hidden folders. An interesting and useful feature is the possibility of compiling a list of trusted processes, to grant them access to your protected data. Your folders list is saved automatically, so you will find it each time you run the application. You may also export the list as a file or import other lists.

Pros

Your selection of folders is saved automatically and it takes a single click to lock and/or hide them. The software will grant access to protected data only to processes of your choosing. Besides the fact that Hide Folders is an effective utility, it is also very lightweight.

Cons

The software does not present any serious disadvantages. No one will be able to access or modify your data if you protect it with Hide Folders. It offers powerful security features, which are very easy to use.

Hide Folders
5.6.2

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Hide Folders Editor’s Review Rating

Hide Folders has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 12 Sep 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Hide Folders 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

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