Wise Folder Hider: Hide Private Files and Folders – Get Pro for Free
Wise Folder Hider is an excellent free tool for a secure means of hiding private folders.
Locking private files with a password often draws more attention to them, so why not hide all your sensitive data altogether with Wise Folder Hider, which is best for the job.
Install this free tool, create a password, then either drag a folder in the software window or choose the hide folder option on the program toolbar or just right-click a folder that you wish to hide and choose ‘Hide Folder with Wise Folder Hider’.
Not just for hiding folders, you can use this application to hide files in a folder either by clicking the Hide File button from the program menu or drag and drop files into the program window.
Items hidden by Wise Folder Hider can only be viewed by launching the software using the password you created.
After launching the software, you can hide and unhide files and folders, and password-protect them so they will remain secure even when not hidden.
Also, this windows software can be used to hide content in a USB drive, click the ‘Hide USB Drive‘ option on the application main interface, then select the drive you want to hide, you can set a password to protect content hidden in the USB.
If you wish to uninstall this Windows software, you must make sure to remove the password you set for files and unhide everything you concealed with this software, otherwise you can never see the files again.
Key Features:
- Password-protect folders and files.
- Hide the entire folder and hide selected files in a folder
- Hide USB drive content
- Context Menu Option to hide files or folders
- Low System Resource Consumption & Completely Free.
Download the free version installer from the developer page.
Get Wise Folder Hider Pro 4.3.8 For Free:
For the Pro version simply download the preactivated installer from this link [4.1 MB].
Note: This version offers a one-year subscription without any free updates.
Editors’ Review
Files, folders, and USB drives are hidden on your PC with Wise Folder Hider can’t be seen without your password. Drag-and-drop functionality and a no-nonsense layout make WiseCleaner’s freeware easy to use, while a log-in password plus the option to set individual passwords to lock items make it doubly secure.
PROS
Double password protection: Optional Two-Tier Passwords can lock hidden files and folders with additional passwords. Password-protected items show up as Locked on Wise Folder Hider’s main list view.
Hides USB drives: Unlike many similar tools, Wise Folder Hider also hides USB drives (though obviously, it can’t disguise any thumb drives connected to your PC).
Privacy: There are lots of reasons to hide files and folders on your PC, but they all start with one thing: your privacy.
CONS
No external HD: Although Wise Folder Hider can hide parts or all of an external Flash drive, it won’t do the same for external hard drives.
Paid support: Users can purchase “Ultimate 24×7 Email Support” for Wise Folder Hider (and other freeware) for an annual fee, but freeware with paid support isn’t free.
BOTTOM LINE
Wise Folder Hider is easy to use and effective at hiding and locking your private files, folders, and USB Flash drives. Skip the extended warranty, keep track of your passwords, and let Wise Folder Hider enforce your privacy.
Free Software for Data Protection
Wise Folder Hider is special software that can be used to safeguard data and keep it away from prying eyes. The drag and drop functionality makes the software very easy to use and there are plenty of useful features available that promise to deliver enhanced security for extra peace of mind.
Keeping Data Safe and Secure
Users of Wise Folder Hider will be presented with an extra partition that is not visible to people who do not know what they are looking for. This partition can be used to store any documents and files that are sensitive so that anyone who puts their hands on the PC without permission will have trouble finding them. The double password security is also a nice touch, as it means that even people who manage to crack the standard password will be faced with an additional challenge.
Full Specifications
WHAT’S NEW IN VERSION 4.3.6.195
Version 4.3.6.195:
- Fixed the issue of memory leak.
- Solved the problem that cleaning the history of File Explorer when closing the program is invalid.
- Added the “Check for updates” option in the menu.
- GUI and usability improvements.