In addition to hiding a folder, you also have the option of keeping your secret folder visible, but protected with a password. Just run the configuration utility of MySecretFolder, select the folder that you want to be locked with password, and select the Lock folder with password method:
MySecretFolder software screenshot
When you press the Protect button MySecretFolder will protect the folder with a password.
How does the password protection work?
If you have password-protected folder with MySecretFolder software, then when you or someone else attempts to open the folder with Windows Explorer, a password prompt appears on the screen:
Password prompt window of MySecretFolder
Only if the user knows the password, the folder will open.
How well will MySecretFolder protect the folder?
MySecretFolder makes your secret folder protected from Windows Explorer, other Windows or Office applications, as well as from MS-DOS programs. If other users attempt to open the folder by double-clicking it in Windows Explorer, they will see the password prompt. If they use some other method of opening the folder, such as using a shortcut or a menu command, they may see the Access Denied message instead. For most practical purposes, your secret folder would be impossible to open, and other users will have virtually no means of seeing the files inside of it.
Keep in mind, however, that if someone can physically remove the hard drive from your computer and attach it to another computer without MySecretFolder software installed on it, then the folder will NOT be protected. If you need your secret folder to remain protected even in such a case, you need to use an encryption program instead, such as USBCrypt.
What if I forget my password?
No problem: Just click on the Forgot password? link on the password prompt window and enter your license information for MySecretFolder (you receive it when you purchase a license).
