If I had to resume Folder Guard in a few words it would be 'peace of mind'. I first tried it last century, back in the Windows 98 era. Ten years later I have multiples uses for it: at the office it protects folders with vital business data, at home all database with name and addresses of family and friends, bank statements, expenses spreadsheets and email copies are also in hidden folders by FG. I even use it on two tablets PCs I have installed on my cars, the private routes and waypoints of my GPS software and family pictures and video clips are on folders protected by FG. And lets not forget to mention the laptop; mine has a few fake unprotected folders with junk, everything else is hidden and password protected.
I use the Winability Folder Guard Product, I think it is one of the most valuable products on my computer. I currently have a total of eight drives attached and I used folder guard to restrict access to them. My family uses the computer with multiple user accounts and I am able to keep them out of my business data stored for a couple of home based businesses as well as my personal data including financial and other important data files. Thank you Winability for such a great product. I have recommended folder guard to several others.
One of the most useful features for me is the ability to just hide the folder content or restrict its access although it is still visible in Explorer. You can protect a folder but you don't lose the main folder structure.
I'd like to honestly say that this is a terrific product. I web host/design quite a bit of content for friends and colleagues with an operation that comprises of a few servers and some hard work. Although I trust my security policy be it technical or physical your program offers that extra layer of protection in regards attacks from 'the inside' by allowing me to protect my code, design and hard work stored on a laptop and an external drive.
I have been using Folder guard to mainly protect the book I have been working on to make sure it stays MY book. Otherwise I protect work data I transfer to my laptop to work on at home, just in case my laptop should disappear.
The reason to choose Folder Guard was just to protect the confidential data which I have generated and let that data be hidden or access denied from other persons with whom I would not like to share the data. It makes my work very easy. My idea remains my idea and if I go on vacation or on a tour I can lock my folder and when I come back I open the folder and do the needful and all my confidential work is safe. That is the reason why I can only think of one software that is Folder Guard. Believe me it works.
I really like this program. Iv'e tried so many others and none of them could hide, make them seem empty, or really password protect anything.Most other programs just try to encrypt whatever you try to password protect and I could do THAT without spending 50+ dollars.I think this program is totally worth the money even if you just get the standard version.Other programs also Iv'e found cannot password protect files over like 50 Megabytes or something.But with Folder Guard, you can protect files as far as Iv'e experienced that are at least 120 Gigabytes.I would recommend this program to any one who enjoys knowing their files will not be altered or erased without their permission.There are also settings you can apply for different sub folders and even your program files.You can make it so tight that people cannot even access your full "Start" menu.To get even better you can set the program so nobody can even alter your task bar unless the password is off.You can password protect anything and never lose your files.I always recommend backing up files anyway just in case but you can be sure with Folder Guard that nobody will ever be able to get to your files without your password.Two thumbs up!
I discovered FG through a friend and have been using it for over 2 years now. As a lawyer, I obviously want some of my files to remain hidden from some other people who may be using my PC. FG is easy to use, reliable and does exactly what you want it to do. I especially like the different options to make protected folders visible or invisible. I haven't been across a better product yet.
I have been using Folder Guard since July of 2006, and am quite happy with the ease of use and security that it offers. With all my nieces and nephews coming over to use my computer, it is important to me to know that my important files and folders are safe and inaccessible to anyone else, and my privacy remains intact. Thank you.
I'm a running a business in Holland were more people use my computer. The reason I bought the program is that, for me it's perfect because I can hide all the maps, that are for my eyes only. Because this program has a "hot key" is easy, because now my staff does not know that there are some files that are hidden for them. This way the "trust" stays with in our company.... And of course I recommend every body to buy the program.... It makes working so much easier....
I like your folder guard because it is easy and fast, interactive software. It provides me to secure files and folders with password protection so i can hide. I can easily enable and disable files or folders or system through Hot key. I use for my personal document, excel sheet, bank statement and for my studies. Sometimes, if i am out of place residing my laptop or computer so i can secure files and folders easily through folder guard. One of main thing i like is it does not encrypt file so i like that. It is safe and unreachable to others.
Folder Guard from WinAbility Software is the best ever Security Software I have found on Earth. Folder Guard is so Accurate and working Flawlessly in the Background. It's mode of Security (Stealth Mode & Safe Mode) with Folder and Windows Security options are unmatched among the other Security Suites available, I have used in the past recent years.
I have only had Folder Guard for a few weeks. So far it works very well. Can I use a key stroke to open and close the folder(s) protected with Folder Guard? That would be very handy. I may have more to say when I have used the program for several months.
Great app for making sure folders and files you do not want everyone seeing are protected. Can hide and give access to as well as deny access and not hide. All options in between. I know of no other app that does all this.
it sometimes seems to change its setting of its own accord. I had difficulty at the beginning to get it to operate with the chosen shortcut key strokes (Hot Keys) and it would fail to respond for the first few tries. It now seems to be operating ok. The user interface when switching on and off seems a bit messier than the older version. Otherwise, it does what I bought it for and I'm satisfied with it.
i had Folder lock for years, this one is much easier and user friendly , and to me it makes more since than anything else, I still have not figured out to lock an entire drive though. In other wards I could lock large folders and unlock them easily but not the hard drive it self. Maybe there is a way, i just have not figured that out
I have been using Folder Guard for approximately 12 years (maybe longer) and I believe it is a fantastic product. I never have to worry about anyone using my home computer because all my personal folders are locked and no one can view them.
Excellent program. Tried several others and had nothing but license problems and issues with them loosing license keys and requiring repurchasing. Even working with "customer service" problem could not be resolved. Have not had that issue with Folder Guard. Have it deployed on several computers now to protect access to folders. Easy and simple to install and use.
When it comes to Folder Guard I am extremely happy with it. I have always wished for a program that can single out the folders I want to protect and now I have it. I love it that I can protect a folder but still allow backups to be done even if it is closed. Great Stuff.
I love this program. It does exactly what I was hoping for. Other programs seem to be more cumbersome and include encryption which I don't need and seems to make things more more difficult to use. I'm not trying to hide critical information from some foreign hacker, I just want a SIMPLE way to lock whichever folders I choose with a password to keep prying eyes out. Folder Guard delivers perfectly!
Folder Guard is a powerful computer security program that you can use to control access to files, folders, and other Windows resources. You can use Folder Guard to lock folder with your personal files and folders with passwords, to stop other users from peeking into your records. You can even completely hide your private folder with your personal files from virtually all applications, and such folder would remain invisible until you enter a valid password. You can also protect sensitive system files from modification or destruction, disable access to the removable drives, restrict access to Control Panel, and more.
You can protect with password virtually any folder, allowing only authorized users to open the protected files or folders. You can password-protect an unlimited number of folders, each with its own password, or you can use the Master Password of Folder Guard to unprotect them all at once.
With USBCrypt software, you can create a secure storage area on your flash or other removable or regular drive (such as USB, SATA, etc), and store your files there. If someone gets hold of such a drive, they won't be able to get your files without your password. Not the CIA, not the FBI, not even the NSA.
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A problem has been corrected that prevented the password prompts for the locked folders to appear after double-clicking on them in Windows 7.Several other improvements have been made to make Folder Guard fully compatible with Windows 7.The Export/Import Working Set commands have been replaced with the Administrator's Kit.
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