Folder Defence Free for Windows

Name: Folder Defence Free
Rating: 3.6 (20 reviews)
Author: Privacy-care Lab

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

FolderDefence Free offers robust file and folder protection. Easily hide, lock, and password protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.

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Pros
- Hides, locks, and password protects files and folders.
- Four protection methods available.
- Unlimited number of protected files and folders.
- No file system modifications made.
- Stealth mode hides protection module.
Cons
- No mention of encryption strength.
- Limited to Windows operating systems.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: February 26, 2010

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.0.0.17

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 2003
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows Server

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 72,619

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.6/5

20 User Votes

Contains Trojan Virus
kennygeeucmeMay 22, 2011
Pros
Contains Trojan Virus
Cons
Contains Trojan Virus
Summary
 Updated on May 22, 2011Be very careful. After I wrote my review stating "Contains trojan VIRUS", I read other reviews and found many about crashes and blue screen problems so be very careful!!!
Excellent for locking and or hiding files from anyone.
iSirWilliamMarch 29, 2011
Pros
For myself, this software is perfect. Locks and hides files completely!
Cons
No help system. Although easy to understand from the git go.
Summary
It's easy, it's free and it works!
DO NOT USE
user891November 7, 2010
Pros
Simple to use and does hide files and folders well.
Cons
Will crash your system repeatedly.
Summary
After 2 months of using this program I finally figured out what was causing my laptop to crash and give me a blue screen error message saying there is a problem with a file named fldsafe.sys. I tried every registry fix/disk check program I could. Finally after researching forums I found my way back here to see that other people were having the same issue. Uninstall this program, delete all related files, disk check, registry fix and now I have no problems. I almost gave up and trashed my laptop because this was happening anywhere from once every other day to sometimes 3 or 4 times a day and you didn't have to open the program for it to happen. You could be in the middle of an email or important project and then POOF! Gone.
This app is known to cause blue screen of death !
William_BerzoffOctober 5, 2010
Pros
It will successfully hide your files.
Cons
This app will corrupt Windows drivers that filter the file system ! The file system filter is essential for your Windows.
Summary
This app will corrupt Windows drivers that filter the file system ! The Windows own driver called FldSafe.sys will get corrupted and will cause your pc to crash with a blue screen of death ! You may loose all data produced since starting up your pc last time. This is a known issue on pc help forums. If you have allready installed this program I recommend you to consult a pc help forum on how to best fix your pc. I strongly advice anyone not to subject themself to this risk !
It does what it said it would
DM_DeleterOctober 4, 2010
Pros
Ease of use.
Cons
You are correct. I had entered zero characters, but then I wasn't going to enter any until I decided to enter this. I hope this is a sufficient numbers of characters
Summary
Ditto here
really cool little app
januaryone789September 12, 2010
Pros
it locks, it hides, it is free and it is really easy to use
Cons
try it you will like it
Summary
set a password and lock, hide or both any file, folder, drive anything you want to keep private. try getting in without the password, pretty cool. what a great product! thank you folder defence for such a useful free app.
DO NOT USE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
123caryAugust 28, 2010
Pros
------none
Cons
will crash your system
Summary
The software crashed my system after protecting a folder.
Good freeware
wmeschiAugust 14, 2010
Pros
It works well
Cons
A touch hard to understand
Summary
Crashed my system
rjtchrisJuly 23, 2010
Pros
Free and small. Although no instructions included it was easy to use but...
Cons
...it crashed my desktop Windows XP system when trying to remove a folder from the list. The is happened repeatedly.
Summary
Get what you pay for.
Best Encryption Software I've come across!
GarrettBurlewMay 28, 2010
Pros
Very quick at securing files and or hiding them. Extremely user friendly interface.
Cons
Takes about 45-65 seconds to prepare for your first use.
Summary
I've used many other programs, but none of them compare to this one. It's very easy to use and works well.

Developer’s Description

By Privacy-care Lab

Hide, lock, and password protect your files and folders.

FolderDefence Free--new, free and extremely easy software to hide, lock and password protect your private files and folders from other users, programs or malicious application. FolderDefence enables you to password protect all the private or sensitive information on your hard drive(s). You can make your files and folders inaccessible, invisible or protect them from modification and deletion. The protected data is not accessible by any users or applications no matter how they are trying to get in locally or from the net. Intuitive user interface of FolderDefence will suit the needs of everyone --from novice Windows users to computer experts. Main features and benefits: Effectivness of files protection allow you to hide folders out from users, applications and malicious software in Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008 and Windows 7. Only the owner of application's master password will access your hidden folders. 4 protection methods available: Hide, Lock, Hide & Lock, Read Only Volumes of all file systems are supported. The number of protected files/folders is unlimited. No file system structure modifications are made while using FolderDefence. Usage and uninstallation of FolderDefence is protected with single password. True stealth mode you cannot detect the protection module. Support for folders named with national language symbols. Full Windows 7 support And, of course, FolderDefence Free is fully free for home and commercial use.

Folder Defence Free for Windows

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User Reviews

Contains Trojan Virus

Excellent for locking and or hiding files from anyone.

DO NOT USE

This app is known to cause blue screen of death !

It does what it said it would

really cool little app

DO NOT USE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good freeware

Crashed my system

Best Encryption Software I've come across!

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