Free Folder Protector

Password protect folders on Your PC and USB Drives

Windows 2000/XP/7/10/11 (32 bits &64 bits)

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Free Folder Protector Windows 11


Free Folder Protector is a free application that can password protect folders and files on your PC. Free Folder Protector allows you to protect sensitive folders and documents on your computer with a master password to secure everything from documents to multimedia files. The selected directories or files then remain hidden and secured so that they are completely protected and invisible. The only way to unlock and view them is with the master password for Free Folder Protector.
Free Folder Protector simply requires you to drag and drop files into the main interface. You can switch the lock on and off whenever you want.The only way to uninstall the software is by using the master password, so only you can remove the app.
Free Folder Protector is easy enough for anyone to use - if you've got a shared computer and want to protect certain files, it's highly recommended.

Exclusive Features of Free Folder Protector

Hiding Files/Folders/Drives

Hide your private files/folders from local disk or external (USB) disk, completely invisible to anyone or any programs even under Windows Safe Mode. Make your private data unsearchable. All hidden files are never shown in search results.

Locking Files/Folders/Drives

Password protect any type files/folders on local disk or external (USB) disk, password protect a folder so all new files added become password protected also. Lock folder on USB with master password and client password.

Protecting Files/Folders/Drives

After protect the files/folders on local disk, people can read the write-protected files, but nobody can modify, delete (even shift delete), or rename it without password.

Folder/Disk Monitoring

Monitor a disk or a folder and its sub-folders when changing and writing or any operations or changes make by a user.

Locking LAN Shared Folder

Windows doesn't have a built in feature which allows you to lock access to a folder via a password. With Free Folder Protector, you set passwords for your folder shared on network that limit access to them.

File Encryption/Portable Encryption

Encrypt files and folders into GFL format or EXE format file with AES encryption algorithm. You can open EXE encrypted files or folders on other computer.

File Shredder/Disk Wiper

File Shredder has been developed as fast, safe and reliable tool to shred your company files. It also has integrated Disk Wiper which uses shredding algorithm to wipe unused disk space.

Advanced Settings

Exclude List - There are system files or program you can not lock, you can use this exclude list to filter out them. You can use Program Log to view all history of operations.

Self-protection Mode

Nobody can uninstall this software without password and you can hide this program in Invisible Mode. When someone enters wrong password more than 5 times, it will send alarm notifications to your pre-defined e-mail and the unknown login will be temporarily banned.

Easy to Use

With it you can use one password to Protect File Folder & Drive. You can lock a file or folder with windows explorer context menu or simply dragging and dropping it into the program's main window. When forget password, you can find lost password with your pre-defined e-mail.

Simple Access Protection

Protect private folders quickly without changing your existing file structure.

Consistent Privacy Rules

Use repeatable protection behavior to reduce accidental exposure in shared environments.

Customer Testimonials

Policy controls are clear, and enforcement has stayed reliable across daily endpoint usage.

- Olivia M., IT Security Lead

We rolled it out to non-technical staff quickly, and support tickets dropped within the first week.

- Kevin T., Systems Administrator

Protection behavior is predictable, which matters when we audit sensitive file access.

- Rachel P., Compliance Manager

It balances strict controls with practical usability for normal office workflows.

- Daniel K., IT Administrator

For data-leak prevention tasks, this has been stable and easy to manage long term.

- Brian C., Security Engineer

Media Review

  Editors highlighted clear workflows for recovery and day-to-day system maintenance tasks.
    Coverage noted practical guidance that shortens time-to-result in urgent scenarios.

Free Folder Protector has an attractive interface that is simple to operate.
The program guides users through the entire process with a few simple
on screen instructions
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  Reviewers praised stable scan behavior and easy verification before final actions.
    Lab observations cited dependable performance on large-capacity storage media.

 

Protect your sensitive files and folders with Free Folder Protector- unique
encryption software with an abundance of security options...

  Independent write-ups described the utilities as pragmatic tools for support teams.
    Commentary emphasized predictable outcomes and straightforward operation.

 

According to our Senior Editor
"For high-quality features and ease of use, Free Folder Protector by GiliSoft earns 5 stars."