If you are the type of person that carries along a USB drive on a travel, you should pay attention to the security of your important files and folders. In case your USB drive is stolen or falls in wrong hands, your confidential data on the drive may be leaked. There are various ways that can be used to ensure that your data on the USB drive is protected. You may encrypt the data or lock the drive; but sometimes these security measures may incur some costs. In case you would like a free security for your important data, you can use WinMend Folder Hidden utility.
WinMend Folder Hidden is a simple yet effective security tool to protect important data on your USB drive. For the start, you need to download and install the WinMend Folder Hidden utility on your USB drive. Once installed, you need to create a username and password when the software first runs. You will be then produced with a program window where you can add files/folders to be hidden inside.
Now the hidden folders will be seen only on entering the password and username created by you. The hidden folders will remain invisible to others until the correct password is provided.
WinMend Folder Hidden can be useful in case of sharing your USB drive with friends and colleagues where you do not want them to browse the sensitive content inside your drive.
This program is really worth trying since you do not need to pay anything. However, if you use your USB drive for storing projects worth many millions, you should find more advanced and powerful security tool.
Download WinMend Folder Hidden by clicking here.
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