Windows XP and Windows Vista have pretty good file and folder security- but only if your drives and partitions are formatted using NTFS. FAT and FAT32 volumes do not provide the ability to lock down individual files or folders. Even if you use NTFS though, the ability of Windows to protect data is limited. If you are using the Home versions of XP or Vista your options for securing and protecting your data are even more limited.
Hide Folders 2009 extends the abilities of the Windows operating system and enables you to protect data on your terms.
Key Features of Hide Folders 2009:
- Hide files and folders from users and applications in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista
- Four protection methods available: Hide, Lock, Hide & Lock, Read Only
- Support for NTFS, FAT32 and FAT volumes
- Protect unlimited number of files and folders
- Enable trusted processes to access protected data.
- Removing Hide Folders 2009 folder from the system will not
- Command line support for main Hide Folders 2009 functions
- Manage Hide Folders 2009 functions with hot keys
- Runs in stealth mode- program does not show up in Task Manager
Protection Modes:
- Hide: Hidden files or folders will not be visible to a user, but are still possible to access if you know the path to the object.
- Lock: The protected file or folder will be visible but not accessible.
- Hide & Lock: The protected files or folders will not be visible to users nor will it be possible to access them.
- Read only: You can access the protected files and folders, but you cannot modify them.
Stealth Mode and Trusted Processes:
Stealth Mode: Hide Folders 2009 runs in stealth mode and covers its tracks. When Hide Folders application is not running, hidden files and folders remain hidden. Even if the Hide Folders 2009 application folder is removed, hidden data is still invisible. Hide Folders 2009 also clears links to protected data from Recent Documents, and the Recycle Bin.
Trusted Processes: While data is hidden with Hide Folders 2009, some programs or functions may still need access. You can assign Trusted Processes that have unrestricted access to the protected files and folders.
Getting Hide Folders 2009:
Download the free evaluation version
Purchase Hide Folders 2009:
- Single PC license: $29.95
- Family license (up to 5 PC's): $59.95
- Special Educational and Multi-User Pricing available by request