Comments on: How to Hide Folders Using 7 Free Apps http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:26:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Encryption Software http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-413068 Encryption Software Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:56:21 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-413068 I have used TrueCrypt to encrypt the files on my work computer. Knowing that TrueCrypt's encryption algorithms are quite difficult to bypass, I am comfortable bringing my work laptop home with me and uploading some of my private information onto it. I thought about keeping my personal files on a thumb drive but I am an advocate of minimizing the amount of technology that is necessary. True Crypt simplifies the amount of technology I need in both my private and public life. I have used TrueCrypt to encrypt the files on my work computer. Knowing that TrueCrypt’s encryption algorithms are quite difficult to bypass, I am comfortable bringing my work laptop home with me and uploading some of my private information onto it. I thought about keeping my personal files on a thumb drive but I am an advocate of minimizing the amount of technology that is necessary. True Crypt simplifies the amount of technology I need in both my private and public life.

]]> By: txkezq http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-406979 txkezq Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:07:53 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-406979 pascal,you can remove all those software with revo uninstaller(it's free) even when you don't know the password anymore.when you uninstall the program it would ask for the password,just ignore it and close the password window,than push the next button of the revo uninstaller (he will fully uninstall the program) pascal,you can remove all those software with revo uninstaller(it’s free) even when you don’t know the password anymore.when you uninstall the program it would ask for the password,just ignore it and close the password window,than push the next button of the revo uninstaller (he will fully uninstall the program)

]]> By: Diabolic Preacher http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-400287 Diabolic Preacher Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:24:14 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-400287 Thanx Jinx :) I am just thinking aloud. Are individual file encrypters like AxCrypt better than volume containers like truecrypt. I am looking to digitise and encrypt a lot of important (to me) documents. I'm thinking whether I should create a single container or encrypt each one separately. Containers are not flexible in size, which is my main concern and individual files are a mess to handle in the long run. Thanx Jinx :)

I am just thinking aloud. Are individual file encrypters like AxCrypt better than volume containers like truecrypt. I am looking to digitise and encrypt a lot of important (to me) documents. I’m thinking whether I should create a single container or encrypt each one separately. Containers are not flexible in size, which is my main concern and individual files are a mess to handle in the long run.

]]> By: Jinx http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-400251 Jinx Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:42:11 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-400251 Subscribe to comments via email = all the comments on the article Notify me of followup comments via e-mail = response for your comment Subscribe to comments via email = all the comments on the article
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]]> By: Diabolic Preacher http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-393473 Diabolic Preacher Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:16:49 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-393473 Aibek, why 2 checkboxes to subscribe to comments. one above the comment box and one below. could you add some clarifying description. Aibek, why 2 checkboxes to subscribe to comments. one above the comment box and one below. could you add some clarifying description.

]]> By: Diabolic Preacher http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-393472 Diabolic Preacher Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:15:36 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-393472 When you title your article with 7 free apps, atleast me expects to finally find that one unique article that gives me the alternatives to overhyped commercial default choices to give them a tough competition, to compel them to reconsider what they think is value for money. Whoever thinks of using a freeware that works on 1mb files. even floppies used to store more than that. Re: truecrypt, why'd you put that last? :( "If you think that freeware and industrial strength file security can never meet," yes i think so very much, especially after reading your article. truecrypt is open source free software. freeware is free to use, but that's where it ends...and kinda moves backward, when u read through all the license constraints. wonder if in case of the folder hiders which don't encrypt, will they be accessible via linux or are they mangled in some way? and also can viruses use these tools for their benefit? When you title your article with 7 free apps, atleast me expects to finally find that one unique article that gives me the alternatives to overhyped commercial default choices to give them a tough competition, to compel them to reconsider what they think is value for money. Whoever thinks of using a freeware that works on 1mb files. even floppies used to store more than that.
Re: truecrypt, why’d you put that last? :(
“If you think that freeware and industrial strength file security can never meet,”
yes i think so very much, especially after reading your article. truecrypt is open source free software. freeware is free to use, but that’s where it ends…and kinda moves backward, when u read through all the license constraints.

wonder if in case of the folder hiders which don’t encrypt, will they be accessible via linux or are they mangled in some way? and also can viruses use these tools for their benefit?

]]> By: Vlad http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-388425 Vlad Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:11:38 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-388425 I have Sofonasia Folder Protector and lately I reinstalled Windows and Folder Protector, but I forgot to remove hiden folders from "protected folder" list, and now I can't open these folders :( Somebody has any idea how I Can back to see it? Thanks!!! I have Sofonasia Folder Protector and lately I reinstalled Windows and Folder Protector, but I forgot to remove hiden folders from “protected folder” list, and now I can’t open these folders :( Somebody has any idea how I Can back to see it?
Thanks!!!

]]> By: Things To Know When Using a WiFi Hotspot Or a Public PC | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-386223 Things To Know When Using a WiFi Hotspot Or a Public PC | MakeUseOf.com Tue, 12 May 2009 14:40:23 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-386223 [...] Encrypt sensitive files prior sending them over. We have covered several free file encryptions tools. [...] [...] Encrypt sensitive files prior sending them over. We have covered several free file encryptions tools. [...]

]]> By: Things To Know When Using a WiFi Hotspot Or a Public PC | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-386226 Things To Know When Using a WiFi Hotspot Or a Public PC | MakeUseOf.com Tue, 12 May 2009 14:40:23 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-386226 [...] Encrypt sensitive files prior sending them over. We have covered several free file encryptions tools. [...] [...] Encrypt sensitive files prior sending them over. We have covered several free file encryptions tools. [...]

]]> By: 7 freeware applications to protect and hide private data | Software for All http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-377468 7 freeware applications to protect and hide private data | Software for All Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:02:12 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-377468 [...] Original Post: MakeUseOf [...] [...] Original Post: MakeUseOf [...]

]]> By: StarsCream http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-373022 StarsCream Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:13:11 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-373022 Really helpful article. I tried a couple of the ones you listed. Truecrypt turned out to be <a href="http://www.truecrypt.org/" rel="nofollow">too complicated for me</a>. After trying the others, I decided on the Cryptarchiver <a href="http://www.winencrypt.com/products/winencrypt-cryptarchiver-lite.htm" title="password protect usb" rel="nofollow">encryption software to lock folders</a>. The best thing I liked was it's small footprint. This was important to me as I installed it on my XP install on <a href="http://eeepc.asus.com/" rel="nofollow">my tiny EeePC</a>. Really helpful article. I tried a couple of the ones you listed. Truecrypt turned out to be too complicated for me. After trying the others, I decided on the Cryptarchiver encryption software to lock folders.
The best thing I liked was it’s small footprint. This was important to me as I installed it on my XP install on my tiny EeePC.

]]> By: ny turn http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-370843 ny turn Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:38:14 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-370843 Nice tools btw I'm happy with Universal Shield. It can really <a href="http://www.everstrike.com/" rel="nofollow">hide folder</A>. Also they have FlyCryptor software to <a href="http://www.everstrike.com/password-protect-folders/" rel="nofollow">password protect folder</a> and removable drive. Nice tools btw I’m happy with Universal Shield. It can really hide folder. Also they have FlyCryptor software to password protect folder and removable drive.

]]> By: Praveen http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-367101 Praveen Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:51:34 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-367101 I think folder Lock is a very good software to hide folders from others. I think folder Lock is a very good software to hide folders from others.

]]> By: Saikat http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-364561 Saikat Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:30:02 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-364561 In terms of raw power it would have to be TrueCrypt. But everything of course depends on the kind of security level you want. For basic folder invisibility, TrueCrypt could be an overkill. You could do with simpler solutions. In terms of raw power it would have to be TrueCrypt. But everything of course depends on the kind of security level you want. For basic folder invisibility, TrueCrypt could be an overkill. You could do with simpler solutions.

]]> By: Eric http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-364430 Eric Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:52:19 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-364430 In your opinion, which one is the best in terms of overall convenience and security? In your opinion, which one is the best in terms of overall convenience and security?

]]> By: quantoson http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-363651 quantoson Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:06:14 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-363651 amazing to go through all that to hide a file. I hide files all the time and never find the dam things and all without the process you explained. amazing to go through all that to hide a file. I hide files all the time and never find the dam things and all without the process you explained.

]]> By: Saikat http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361951 Saikat Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:40:12 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361951 You don't need to install .net separately for each browser. It's common for the whole system. But yes, that could be one of the cause for the problem. In the end, you did manage to solve your problem:) You don’t need to install .net separately for each browser. It’s common for the whole system. But yes, that could be one of the cause for the problem. In the end, you did manage to solve your problem:)

]]> By: Pascal http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361914 Pascal Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:36:38 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361914 To Saikat To answer your questions. I have tried the 'Forgot password question', I have admin rights and I have tried again with firewall of. I do not have other registry guard software. Thanks Pascal To Saikat
To answer your questions. I have tried the ‘Forgot password question’, I have admin rights and I have tried again with firewall of. I do not have other registry guard software.
Thanks
Pascal

]]> By: Pascal http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361911 Pascal Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:33:14 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361911 Thanks Saikat for your response. I was able to uninstall the software (deleting the program file, then going to control panel which said that the program was already unistalled and let me delete the program name from the list). I just realized that my problem might be because I am not using IE (but Firefox) and therefore I might not have .Net Framework on my machine (you says in your post that it is necessary for this program to run). Do you think that this might be the issue? Any idea on how to install Net. Framework on Firefox? Thanks Pascal Thanks Saikat for your response.
I was able to uninstall the software (deleting the program file, then going to control panel which said that the program was already unistalled and let me delete the program name from the list).
I just realized that my problem might be because I am not using IE (but Firefox) and therefore I might not have .Net Framework on my machine (you says in your post that it is necessary for this program to run). Do you think that this might be the issue? Any idea on how to install Net. Framework on Firefox?
Thanks
Pascal

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361866 Aibek Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:44:44 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361866 Did you read the post? Go through the whole post. Did you read the post? Go through the whole post.

]]> By: Saikat http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361825 Saikat Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:10:54 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361825 Have you tried out the "Forgot Password" question? This is very basic but check whether you have 'Administrator right' on the computer you are using. Is the firewall creating any problem? Or any registry guard software? The Sofonesia forum mentions a similar problem but it was rectified in the latest version. I personally did not encounter the problem when I installed and uninstalled the app. (After your comment, I installed and uninstalled it again!) Do let me know whether you have succeeded or failed. Have you tried out the “Forgot Password” question?
This is very basic but check whether you have ‘Administrator right’ on the computer you are using.
Is the firewall creating any problem? Or any registry guard software?
The Sofonesia forum mentions a similar problem but it was rectified in the latest version. I personally did not encounter the problem when I installed and uninstalled the app. (After your comment, I installed and uninstalled it again!)
Do let me know whether you have succeeded or failed.

]]> By: Pascal http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361803 Pascal Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:28:24 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361803 I have downloaded and installed Sofonasia Folder Protector and the software does not recognized the set password. I looked on the net and others had the same problem. However Sofonesia website does not address it. The problem is that I can not uninstall the program without the password which is not recognized. Anyone would have an idea on how to solve this issue or on how to uninstall the software? Thanks. I have downloaded and installed Sofonasia Folder Protector and the software does not recognized the set password. I looked on the net and others had the same problem. However Sofonesia website does not address it. The problem is that I can not uninstall the program without the password which is not recognized. Anyone would have an idea on how to solve this issue or on how to uninstall the software? Thanks.

]]> By: Pascal http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361797 Pascal Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:01:41 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361797 I have downloaded Sofonesia Folder Protector (v1.1) and have not been able to use it. It does not recognize the password I gave (although I am 100% sure I remebered it correctly). Apparently other users had the same problem but I cannot find a response on the Sofonesia website. The annoying thing is that the software cannot be uninstalled with the password which the software does not recognize. Any idea on how to solve this issue or on how to uninstall the software? Thanks. I have downloaded Sofonesia Folder Protector (v1.1) and have not been able to use it. It does not recognize the password I gave (although I am 100% sure I remebered it correctly). Apparently other users had the same problem but I cannot find a response on the Sofonesia website. The annoying thing is that the software cannot be uninstalled with the password which the software does not recognize. Any idea on how to solve this issue or on how to uninstall the software? Thanks.

]]> By: Nascondere/cifrare file e cartelle: 7 ottimi programmi gratuiti per farlo - Geekissimo http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361679 Nascondere/cifrare file e cartelle: 7 ottimi programmi gratuiti per farlo - Geekissimo Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:01:09 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361679 [...] Via | MakeUseOf [...] [...] Via | MakeUseOf [...]

]]> By: venkat http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361663 venkat Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:51:06 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361663 @Saikat I heard about truecrypt thanks for letting me know about remaining applications as well. @Saikat I heard about truecrypt thanks for letting me know about remaining applications as well.

]]> By: Saikat http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361658 Saikat Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:19:12 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361658 True...the last four software's do encrypt the files too. True…the last four software’s do encrypt the files too.

]]> By: Aoi_sora9x http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361657 Aoi_sora9x Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:10:36 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361657 I wonder if there is any software that asks u for the password when u try to open the file rather than just encrypt it? I wonder if there is any software that asks u for the password when u try to open the file rather than just encrypt it?

]]> By: Ajay Pathak http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-hide-files-and-folders-using-7-freeware-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-361654 Ajay Pathak Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:19:31 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=8571#comment-361654 all these looks to hide files. but instaed of hiding of file we can encrypt those filees that seems to be good idea . i may be wrong also all these looks to hide files. but instaed of hiding of file we can encrypt those filees
that seems to be good idea . i may be wrong also

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