The most advanced and easiest privacy protection

Protected Folder is designed to password-protect your folders and files from being seen, read or modified in Windows 7, Vista, XP and Server 2008, 2003. It works like a safety box, just drag and drop the folders or files you want to hide or protect into Protected Folder, then no one can see, read or modify them. Whether you are concerned with privacy, data theft, data loss, or data leaks, Protected Folder is an ideal tool for you.

Key Benefits
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Extremely Easy to Use
Just drag and drop the file to Protected Folder with folder password to protect it. Its intuitive interface makes it the ideal utility for complete computer novice.
Hide from View
Hide folders, files, pictures & videos from those who want to investigate and search for certain files on your computer. No one can see them except you.
Block Access
Easily block access to files, folders, and programs you choose. You can password protect folder and its files then others can see it but cannot access, read or view its content.

Protected Folder™ Product Specs

Current Version: 1.1
File Size: 3.73 MB
Operating System: Designed for Windows 7, Vista and XP
Release Date: Jan. 09, 2012
Designed to: Designed to: Folder Protection, File Protection, Privacy Protection
Languages: English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Dutch, French, Georgian, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Moldova, Polish, Portuguese(PT-BR), Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, ChineseSimplified, ChineseTraditional.

Operating Systems Supported

  • Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/ Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate
  • Microsoft® Windows® Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business /Ultimate
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit and 64-bit) with SP2/SP3 or Home/Professional/Media Center
  • Microsoft® Windows® 2000

Hardware Requirements

  • 300 MHz processor or faster processor
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 30 MB of free hard disk space

Language Support

  • English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Dutch, French, Georgian, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Moldova, Polish, Portuguese(PT-BR), Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, ChineseSimplified, ChineseTraditional.

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