Make private folders only visible to you
It often happens that we have to hide files or folders, especially when working on a shared computer. The most effective way to do it is by using a specific program.
Free Hide Folder is a free application that lets you select a list of folders you would like to keep protected. By clicking the Hide button in the main menu, all the selected folders will magically disappear on your computer. In order to have access to them you will have to pass through the program which has a pre-selected password to enter.
It's all very easy to use and actually effective if you have sensitive files to protect, but I have little issues on the usability side. It's not possible in fact to hide a folder just from the right-click menu; you will always have to pass through the Add function of the program. Again, if you want to see a folder that has been previously hidden, a double click on it in the program's window is not enough; you will have to select the right button in the right-click menu of the application.
The program installs icons in the Start menu, letting other users know you are hiding something, so maybe a combination of keys to launch the application would have been more effective. I suppose you can always delete the Start menu link but then you will not have direct access to your folders.
Free Hide Folder is a useful free tool to protect and hide sensitive folders on your computer. Some usability issues may render slightly annoying using it, but they don't affect its efficiency.
User reviews about Free Hide Folder
by buddhika
Do not download. App is not function well. Now I have lost my files hidden by "Free Hide Folder" app.
by lalit sethia
I have been using free hide folder from last 5 years and it is quite handy and useful. But recently I encountered a serious problem. I had few files hidden with the help of this app and I had to format the computer to windows 8 from windows 7. After formatting I am not able to locate or unhide any of my hidden files; although my drive is showing that files are present but I am not able to unhide or recover the same. Anyone having any lead please guide me.Thanks in advance. More
by Anonymous
major problem.
I experienced a disaster in that my hidden folder would not unhide. I've heard of a couple others with the same problem. Free Hide Folder support did not respond. More
by Anonymous
It is very useful and best software.
Its very easy to operate and it can be retrieve the folder even the os is formated but you have to reinstall the program and use the old password
Pros:
it can be retrieve the folder even if the pc formated
Cons:
not required More
by Anonymous
Effective, does what it says.
Freehidefolder is an effective little utility. Problems with "lost" files with this program can be overcome - the files are visible using file manipulation software and for that reason this program should not be used for sensitive information (financial details etc.). I've used V1 version of this for years despite the backup function on that version not working - I just backed up the files elsewhere.
Pros:
It works
Cons:
Backup function didn't work on older version More
by Anonymous
i lost my files.
I have been using this software for two months.I dont know suddenly i cant unhide my folders which i have hidden before.I right clicked that folder which i have hidden and chose unhide folder option in the pop menu. The message box is displayed showing "Failed to un-hide this folder! Perhaps the folder had renamed or did not exist".But i'm sure that i did not delete or rename those folders.
Please help me out..
Its very urgent. I lost my very important files.
Thanks in advance.
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