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Folder Lock, by NewSoftwares.net, provides a powerful and straightforward way to secure your files, folders, and even entire drives. This feature goes beyond simple encryption by making your selected items completely hidden from Windows and even from Safe Mode, ensuring your confidential data is truly private.

Steps to Protect Your Files, Folders, and Drives with Folder Lock

Follow these easy steps to hide and protect your data:

Step 1: Open Folder Lock

  • Launch the Folder Lock application on your computer and log in with your email and password.
Sign in Folder Lock

Step 2: Select "Protect Folders Under Safeguard Tab"

  • Within the Safeguard section, click on the "Protect Folders" tab. This will open the interface for hiding your items.
Folder Lock main screen, with a red box highlighting the "Protect Folders" option under the "Safeguard" menu in the right sidebar.

Step 3: Add Items to Lock

  • In the "Protect Folders" view, click on the "Add Items to Lock" button at the top of the screen.
Add items to protect Folder Lock
  • A dropdown menu will appear. You can choose to add individual "File(s)," "Folder(s)," or entire "Drive(s)" for protection.
Folder Lock Protect Folders interface, showing a dropdown menu with options to "Add File(s)," "Add Folder(s)," or "Add Drive(s)" to be securely hidden.
  • After successfull addition of "File(s)," "Folder(s)," or entire "Drive(s)", your selected ones will appear on screen.
Folder Lock Protect Folders list, with a red box highlighting a protected file that has been selected, in preparation for unlocking or unprotecting the item.

Step 4: Confirm Protection Status

  • A green lock icon under the "Protection" column indicates that the item has been successfully protected and is now hidden.
Folder Lock "Protect Folders" screen, with red arrows pointing to an added file's path and its green lock icon, indicating the item's protection status is active.

By following these simple steps, you can use Folder Lock to easily protect your files, folders, and drives, ensuring that your sensitive information remains secure and hidden from unauthorized access.