The security of the data we store on our computers implies many aspects. It’s not all about antivirus, antispyware, antispam, firewall and other security suites. Sometimes we need to protect ourselves from the “nearby danger”, from people who have physical access to our computer and who can look in places where they don’t belong.
We can protect ourselves from viruses by using a good anti virus software. We can block remote attacks using Firewalls, we can get rid of unsolicited emails with the help of antispam filters. But how do we protect ourselves from family, friends or other people that have access or our computer ?
The answer is very simple! We hide the folders that contain sensible information. And if the answer is simple, then the method is also very simple. Folders and files are not moved or deleted, they are just invisible.
WinMend Folder Hidden
As the name suggests, WinMend Folder Hidden is a software that allows you to hide certain folders. It’s free and very easy to use.
After you download and install it, when you run it for the first time you have to specify a password. This is to ensure that only you can use this software.
The graphical interface of the application consists of a list with all the folders/files the user wants to hide. In the right of the list you can see the buttons. This allows you to hide a new folder, to hide only a few files or to restore a previously hidden folder or file and change your password.
Hiding Folders and Files
When you open the program for the first time, after you chose your password your folder list will be empty. They will appear here once you add them.
To hide a folder or file you need to click on the Hide Folder or Hide Files button, select the folder/file you want and click OK. In the next second it will become invisible for any program of file manager.
Restoring files and folders is also very simple. All you have to do is select them from the list and click the Unhide button. And that’s it.. everything is restored.
To remove folders from the list permanently all you have to do is select them and click the Remove button. As a security precaution, hidden elements cannot be removed from the list. You can only remove visible elements.
Important features
Despite the fact that it is very easy to use, WinMend Folder Hidden is a very safe software. Firstly, we need to say that hidden files and folders with the help of this software will remain hidden even if you reinstall the operating system.
Second, WinMend Folder Hidden is very fast. The operations are made fast, no matter if you hide small folders with a folder that contains dozens of movies.
It also has support for portable drives. So this means you can easily hide folders and files on your Flash Drives or USB sticks.
WinMend Folder Hidden is a very efficient software, very easy to use even by people with no special knowledge. It is free for personal use. If you use it on your business computer, you have to purchase it.
