• Encrypt Files


  • Updated: 7/15/2020
    • Almost every family has a computer, and almost all of us use computers. Sometimes, our computer needs to be shared with others, but everyone has their own secrets and don't want others to know. So, how can we encrypt files so that others can't see them?
    • We often store some important files on the computer, such as customer data, source code, design drawings, planning and copywriting, etc. These are directly related to the economic interests of the company, which is also the business secret of the enterprise. How to protect these files? Encrypting files is one of the most effective methods. There are many kinds of file encryption software. How to choose the right encryption software? This article will introduce several file encryption software, and how to use it:
    • How to use idoo File Encryption Software to encrypt the file
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    • How to Encrypt Your Files
    • Choose "Lock File" from "Hard Disk" on the left menu. Click "Lock File" to add the files you want to lock. Similarly, you may also lock file folders or local drives by adding them to the list from "Lock Folder" or "Lock Partition".
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    • Lock Partition
    • The access to the locked files, file folders, and hard drives will be restricted, and they can only be accessed by entering the correct password.
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    • How to hide the local files, folders or HDD
    • Run idoo File Encryption, and select "Hide File" from "Hard Disk" on the left menu.
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    • Please click "Hide File" to add the files you would like to hide. In the same manner, you can even hide file folders or local drives by adding those to the list from "Hide Folder" or "Hide Partition".
    • By selecting the hidden files, file folders or the HDD and only click "Show", the hide function can be simply canceled.
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    • Choose "Monitor" from "Hard Disk" on the left menu. Click "Add" to add the hard drives or folders you would like to monitor.
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    • Click "Advanced Settings" and set the filters and notifications, users may supervise the operation on any file folders and hard disks more efficiently and exactly. To view the latest monitor log by clicking "Refresh".
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    • Please click "Settings" on the left menu then just click "Self Protect" from the list, and you will find optional methods to provide versatile protection to the data. And users also can change password or supervise the programs in "Settings". (More Info)
    • How to Encrypt Files on Windows
    • Operating systems such as Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 do not provide any functionality for password protected files or folders. You must use a third-party software program to complete it.
    • If you want to encrypt a file or folder, you can do it in the following 4 steps:
    • First, select the file or folder you want to encrypt.
      Right-click the file or folder and choose Properties.
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    • On the General tab, click the Advanced button.
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    • Check the "Encrypt contents to secure data" option and click OK on both windows.
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    • Note: If the "Encrypt content to protect data" option cannot be selected and grayed out, or if you don't see it at all, it may be the Home version of Windows, which does not support this feature. The hard drive where the file is located may not be formatted as NTFS as this is required for the encryption feature.

    System Requirements
    • Windows 7 8 10 32/64-bit
    • Windows Vista 32/64-bit
    • Windows XP 32/64-bit
    • Windows 2000
    • Windows Server 2000 32/64-bit
    • Windows Server 2003 32/64-bit
    • Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit