Hide Files

Name: Hide Files — Download page. File and Folder protection
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Vovsoft

Hide Files — Free Download. File and Folder protection

This program hides files and folders on Windows systems. It sets a master password to block access. It supports NTFS, FAT32, FAT16, exFAT, and ReFS file systems on local disks, external drives, SSDs, memory cards, and USB drives. The data locking and unlocking process is fast. It includes a lost password recovery feature and a stealth mode. The software interrupts the process if it detects errors in the file or disk.

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File size: 4.13 MB

The latest version of Hide Files is: 9.2

Operating system: Windows

Languages: Spanish, English

Developer: Vovsoft

Price: $0.00 USD

Master password protection. The software requests a master password during the initial setup. This password is mandatory to launch the application and access its functions. The password protects the program interface and the locked items.
Hiding files and folders. The program's main function is to make selected files and folders invisible in Windows Explorer. Hidden items do not appear in conventional directory listings, although they remain in their physical location on the disk.
Locking entire drives. Ability to hide and password-protect entire storage drives, such as external USB drives, SD cards, or hard drive partitions. This prevents access to the entire drive's content.
Drag-and-drop interface. Users can add items to hide by dragging them directly from the Windows File Explorer into the application window. This method streamlines the selection of multiple files and folders.
Fast lock/unlock process. The software engine applies and reverts the operating system's hiding attributes almost instantaneously. The speed does not depend significantly on the total size of the data processed.
Support for multiple file systems. Technical compatibility with common file systems in Windows environments: NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, and ReFS. This allows the program to be used on most storage devices connected to a PC.
Stealth Mode. An activatable function using a specific key combination (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Z) that completely hides the application window, its system tray icon, and its taskbar entry.
Lost password recovery. An integrated mechanism that allows users to reset the master password if they forget it. This process requires following a verification procedure predefined by the software.
Disk error protection. The program monitors the status of the disk write operation. If it detects a read/write or file system error, it automatically stops the locking process to prevent data corruption.
Batch processing. The ability to select and process multiple files and folders in a single operation. Users can add an extensive list of items and hide them all simultaneously.
Windows context menu integration. The program can add options to the right-click context menu in File Explorer, allowing items to be hidden or shown directly from there.
Visual status indicator. The interface clearly shows which items are currently hidden (locked) and which are visible (unlocked), using distinct icons or status labels.

Development of Vovsoft Hide Files began in the 2000s. The developing company is Vovsoft, founded by Vladimir. The software is primarily written in the C++ programming language to ensure efficient performance and close integration with the Windows operating system.

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