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Protect A Folder

Estelar Software  ❘ Freeware

Secure Your Files with Protect A Folder by Estelar

Boris Weber

Protect A Folder offers a simple yet effective way to secure your sensitive files and folders from unauthorized access, ensuring your privacy is maintained.
2025 Editor's Rating
Estelar Protect a Folder is easy to use advanced security software which lets a user to protect a folder, file and removable drives using a password to restrict access from unwanted users. It?s a complete solution to password protect unprotected folders that may lead to theft, data-loss, and infraction of your privacy, costing you money, data loss and embarrassment. It?s a must have tool for those who share their computers with others like their colleagues, family or friends. Protecting folders and files with Estelar Folder Protector also ensures safety from from malicious programs, such as virues, worms and trojans. It lets you keep your personal files and folders protected in both hard drives and portable drives. Once you protect a folder or protect a file using this tool it will become inaccessible no matter someone is try to access them using DOS, booting to safe mode, or on another operating system. You need to follow few simple steps and your folder or file will become completely secured from unauthorized or unwanted access. Simply browse the folders or files you would like to hide and click the Lock button. Here are few key features of this tool: - Simple and easy to use program with user friendly interface. - Password protect folders, files and even entire removable drives. - It would not damage files or folders during or after the encryption process. - Once a folder is protected cannot be opened without password (even under another OS or computer) - Can be used to protect folder/file on any USB disk, CD/DVD ROM or a local hard drive. - Supports all version of Window OS including Windows 7 & Vista.

Overview

Protect A Folder is a Freeware software in the category Security developed by Estelar Software.

The latest version of Protect A Folder is currently unknown. It was initially added to our database on 03/01/2012.

Protect A Folder runs on the following operating systems: Windows.

Protect A Folder has not been rated by our users yet.

Pros

  • User-friendly interface that makes it easy for anyone to use.
  • Allows secure protection of folders and files with strong encryption methods.
  • Ability to hide sensitive folders to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Offers a trial version for evaluation before purchasing.
  • Supports various versions of Windows operating systems.
  • Quick and efficient locking/unlocking process for files and folders.

Cons

  • Limited functionality compared to some other security software.
  • May not support encryption for external drives.
  • The trial version may have restrictions on the features that can be accessed.
  • Some users report occasional issues with software updates or bugs.
  • Relatively small user community, which may limit online support resources.

FAQ

How does Protect A Folder work?

Protect A Folder by Estelar Software allows users to password protect folders by encrypting them to prevent unauthorized access.

Is Protect A Folder easy to use?

Yes, Protect A Folder has a user-friendly interface and simple steps to secure folders quickly.

Can I protect multiple folders at once with Protect A Folder?

Yes, users can select multiple folders and protect them all at once using Protect A Folder.

Does Protect A Folder work on both Windows and Mac computers?

No, Protect A Folder is designed for Windows operating systems only.

Can I decrypt protected folders with Protect A Folder?

Yes, users can decrypt protected folders with the correct password through Protect A Folder's decryption feature.

Is Protect A Folder free to use?

No, Protect A Folder is a paid software for protecting folders on Windows.

Does Protect A Folder have any file size limitations for encryption?

No, users can protect folders of any size with Protect A Folder.

Can I uninstall Protect A Folder if needed?

Yes, users can uninstall Protect A Folder from their system if they no longer need its services.

Does Protect A Folder offer customer support?

Yes, Estelar Software provides customer support for users who have questions or issues with Protect A Folder.

Is it possible to set different passwords for different protected folders with Protect A Folder?

No, currently Protect A Folder does not support setting different passwords for different protected folders.


Boris Weber

Boris Weber

I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.

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