Folder Guard for Windows

By WinAbility Software
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Key Details of Folder Guard

Protect folders, hide files, lock applications, and restrict access to other resources.
Last updated on March 24, 2016
There have been 2 updates
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Developer's Description

By WinAbility Software

Protect folders, hide files, lock applications, and restrict access to other resources.

Folder Guard is a Windows security program which you can use to restrict access to files, folders, and other computer resources. If you share your computer with your business colleagues, family, or roommates, you can use Folder Guard to stop other users from opening your personal files, or even completely hide your documents until a valid password is entered. You can protect sensitive system files from modification or destruction, disable access to the floppy, CD-ROM, and other removable drives, restrict access to Control Panel, Start Menu, applications, and more. Windows Vista or XP allows you to use its built-in security to control access to data stored on the NTFS volumes. With Folder Guard you can secure files and folders on both the NTFS and FAT/FAT32 drives, with a much greater flexibility: you can hide some files and keep other files in the same folder visible, set up the access rights using wildcards, or make files accessible to only some programs that you select. Folder Guard protects your documents by intercepting requests from other programs to work with files; your data is not modified in any way. When Folder Guard hides a folder, the folder-s contents becomes invisible to all applications including Windows programs like Explorer, applications like Office, and even MS-DOS programs. You can require password access to the protected folders to keep away unauthorized visitors. On a user-by-user basis, you can allow or deny access to the files and folders of your choice, as well as to the removable drives, Start Menu and Control Panel. You can configure the protection so that users would not be able to download programs from the Internet or install them from the CD-ROM without your permission.

Folder Guard for Windows

By WinAbility Software
Trial version
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: August 27, 2013

Latest update: March 24, 2016

Version: 9.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows 10
Windows Server

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 289,189

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

4.6/5

11 User Votes

Good software, but expensive
tariqm1March 18, 2015
Pros
Ties in great with Windows Explorer Easy to use and navigate.
Cons
Takes too long to get support. Expensive tech support via telephone. $99.00 per hour for telephone support. Home (personal) version doesn't allow for the use of filters, only the pro version allows the use of filters.
Summary
impressive security tool
alesterw123September 29, 2013
Pros
This tool is very simple to install. It takes only 4-5 steps for installing. If you have locked any folder then it will hide from others until you unlock. It works from anywhere in your system.
Cons
This security tool is little costly for home users.
Summary
"RELIABLE SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PERSONAL DATA SECURITY"
advik9June 27, 2012
Pros
FOLDER GUARD IS THE BEST SOFTWARE FOR SECURITY OF THE PERSONAL DATA.ALTHOUGH I AM USING THE TRIAL VERSION BUT I FIND IT ABSOLUTELY DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SIMILAR PRODUCTS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. THIS IS THE SOFTWARE THAT I CAN RELY UPON. 1.VERY EASY TO USE. I RATE IT AS 5 STARS.***** 2.NEEDS LESS SPACE.RATE IT AS 5 STARS ***** 3.LEAST BULKY TO START i.e.STARTS QUICKLY. RATE IT AS 5 STARS ***** 4.IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG, RESTORE POINT IS ALWAYS THERE. RATE IT AS 5 STARS *****
Cons
THERE NOTHING TO DISCUSS WHICH DOES NOT GO IN FAVOR OF THIS BRILLIANT SOFTWARE.
Summary
IN NUT SHELL THE ONLY THING TO SAY IS THAT THIS AMAZING TOOL IS A MUST TO HAVE SOFTWARE.
Best software I have ever used! No need to hack.
stonemDecember 18, 2010
Pros
They have hit the mark on this program. It is by far the best folder security I have ever tried and I have tried many.
Cons
None!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Summary
There are no dislikes, and I have found no bugs, runs clean and concise. If you need a security program that protects...I would seriously recommend this program. I will re-iterate, there is no need to hack it if you want to help out in some small way. Go to their site and check it out!
this is a very useful software for hiding your content,
advik9December 14, 2010
Pros
I have used the trial version of the "folder guard" and find it very useful. Its a very compact yet so powerful software. does not take up your computer's memory, very light.
Cons
everything is fine with this software, good one
Summary
must give it a try.....very useful. Its a very compact yet so powerful software.
great software!!!
acmz123December 14, 2010
Pros
it is really wonderful
Cons
have no cons
Summary
The software is so cool!!! I have another cool software to recommend to you, tuneup360, try it, I'm sure it won't let you down.
Easy, efficient folder password protection.
cchurNovember 23, 2010
Pros
Great, easy to use, installing and configuring is a breeze. Works seamlessly in my overloaded system. I use it to segregate development software under test. All in all, this software is compact, operating efficiently,and getting out of the way.
Cons
I just found Folder Guard, I needed it a few years ago... My bad!
Summary
I would recommend this product to anyone needing to protect files, it's efficient and easy to install and maintain. Support, if needed, seems to be quick and efficient.
Folder Guard you must have on your computer
rolpinNovember 22, 2010
Pros
A program to hide your special files, folders or partitions. The only program that can help you in this way is Folder Guard. It´s easy to use, it helps you with wizards to get - SECURITY! Look at this program! Once proved you´ll never miss it!!!
Cons
there´s nothing to criticize-I only wished to get a german version!
Summary
I proved the program in trial version - and at the first time, i could use it also as a German user - the wizards give you help in all situations. Very excellent!
Outstanding product , Brilliant support
arjunswamiFebruary 27, 2010
Pros
Easy to setup, Master Password , Detailed interface with easy understanding and updated regularly. Best of all supports 64 bit systems. Startup and safe mode protection. Can be used to protect external drives(HDD,Flash etc)
Cons
secured folder wont display untill you unlock it from within folder gaurd, which is good as it becomes hidden but i think they can change/work on that . Maybee it is only me who has this issue but i never bothered with this as its amazing anyways.
Summary
I never really write reviews but came to a point where i thought i would , as this program does what it says and its not that expensive compared to other similar products. I would definately recommend it and assure you thats you wont go to any other once you get FG 8.2 or up. My family memebers who use my pc cant see my secured folders or access them which works very well for me. Thats what i bught it back then for and it has never let me down
work'n good
vgamesFebruary 26, 2010
Pros
tried it and works pretty well, mostly only locked few folders and stuff but works great and has best price....free
Cons
well so far none at all
Summary
worth trying is 1 of the best encitpion programs ive used so far....thats like 1 of 5 or so but still good tool to have.