05 December 23, 08:47
IObit Protected Folder : Professional Folder Lock Software to Keep Important Files Safe!
IObit Protected Folder is a lightweight utility designed to hide any files and folders from your PC. The program acts like a vault where you can store and password-protect your files. It is designed to password-protect your folders and files from being seen, read or modified. It works like a safety box, just drag and drop the folders or files you want to protect into Protected Folder and that's it. No one can see, read or modify the files / folders you have protected!
Once password has been set, nobody can access the content without having the master password. Compared to other tools, IObit Protected Folder is easier to use and is lightweight. IObit Protected Folder also provides options to manage the permissions. Allow or deny the view, read, modify access.
Why Choose IObit Protected Folder?
- Powerful File / Folder Protection Tool
IObit Protected Folder allows the user to set restrictions for specified files to "only" be viewed not modified, plus it keeps important files to be deleted by accident. Just set a password to lock down important files and data! Get more effective protection for your files with IObit Protected Folder.
- Enhanced Privacy Protection Mode
IObit Protected Folder keeps prying eyes from accessing your private files. It will defend your private data and files! Password access is always needed no matter who wants to get the protected personal information. No more worries about privacy leaking!
- Safer Files & Data Locker
Security is a big concern everytime and everywhere. The WannaCry infection and ransomware viruses extorted users all over the globe by encrypting files all files. Protected Folder's optimized engine keeps your files locked and secure from malicious attack and the like.
1. Set Password
Like all security and file/folder protection apps, a strong password is required for starters. The user needs to set a "password" on initial use. Passwords can be changed in "Options". Note: The user is advised to "remember" his password. A password hint can be set based on the user's preference.
2. Lock Options
Lock Options, can be set via the green toggle button provided to set the status and apply the settings. Settings are below:
- Hide (For Explorer or other programs)
- Deny Read Access (Cannot run/copy/read)
- Deny Write Access (Cannot move/delete/modify)
Note: Settings will apply for all files and folders added into the program.
3. Add Files / Folders
Files / Folders can be added via drag-and-drop or via the "Add" button provided.
Note: The user is advised to check the "Exclude List" in Options so he will be guided accordingly from what locations (of files / folders) are allowed or blocked.
4. Exclude List
IObit Uninstaller automatically detects extensions of main-stream browsers and classifies them according to user ratings. The "Exclude List" can be edited to suit the preference of the user. Note: Portable browsers are not detected.
Latest version is IObit Protected Folder v1.3 (2017-04-07)
WHAT'S NEW in IObit Protected Folder v1.3 (2017-04-07)
- Fully supported Windows 10, and improved the compatibility with other Windows systems
- Optimized protect engine to provide a higher level of privacy protection
- Fixed general bugs
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