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I need a free folder locker

Is there any free folder locker that is safe and reliable to lock folder od disk, usb flash memory,...? It can also be a more affordable paid option, but I would like to have a lifetime license. I don't need 7z, cloud or similar I need something as Folder Guar

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Is there any free folder locker that is safe and reliable to lock folder od disk, usb flash memory,...? It can also be a more affordable paid option, but I would like to have a lifetime license. I don't need 7z, cloud or similar I need something as Folder Guar

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u/Mental_Gur9512OP

Just to lock folder on PC, usb flash memory,....

u/MonkeyBrains09

7zip is free and would work based on what details you provided

u/Mental_Gur9512OP

I expect a raid in less than 48 hours, I need to lock all my files.

u/Mental_Gur9512OP

That isn't what I am looking for. Folder Guard

u/Grumphus256

I understand. But Folder Guard has been in active development for more than two decades. Like that's supposed to be the enterprise-grade level of protection solution that businesses use and perhaps worth the money if you need that. Going for a free solution will likely come with compromises. I mean you can always check the AlternativeTo page or maybe search around in GitHub for something but I doubt it. I could be wrong though so feel free to report back here if you find anything. https://alternativeto.net/software/folder-guard/?license=free/

u/lysylbn

VeraCrypt . With strong enough password it's pretty secure, and actually encrypts your files / folders / drives / devices.

u/LeaveMickeyOutOfThis

This is the way. Been around for years and is rock solid.

u/Ferretau

The downside is you need to be have Administrator rights to do this.

u/chizdfw

Who are you trying to protect your files from and why?

u/Grumphus256

OneDrive has a Personal Vault feature that does just that but it is cloud-dependent. For USB, if you don't want to go the 7zip + password protect files/folders route, then you are better off buying a flash drive with hardware encryption features.

u/Lost-Policy-2020

Pismo File Mount - https://pismotec.com/pfm/

u/Eagles_Fan_4eva

Secure Folders 1.0.0.9 on Softpedia runs on Windows 11 and does what you want. No need to mount anything or create a virtual drive. Just run it (it's portable), add a folder and password, and it's locked.

u/Grumphus256

Another free alternative might be to just create a VHDX file in Disk Management and add BitLocker protection. That sort of gives you a folder-like function where you can mount the drive and password protect it.

u/chizdfw

I think we are going to need more details. Are you trying to encrypt files? Are you looking for secure cloud storage?