EaseFilter Folder Locker Component

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A freeware to protect the sensitive files, prevent your protected files being read,written,deleted, renamed, copied out of the protected folder, allow you to authorize or deny the file access to specific user or process, secure file sharing.

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Key Features of EaseFilter Folder Locker

  • A freeware to protect the sensitive files, prevent your protected files being read,written,deleted, renamed, copied out of the protected folder, allow you to authorize or deny the file access to specific user or process, also allow you to hide the files or automatically encrypt/decrypt the files on the fly.
  • With military grade AES-256 bit encryption, to store and share files inside and outside your organization or in the cloud easily and without leaking your sensitive data, the shared file can stay protected wherever it is copied, moved, or sent.
  • you can track the shared files to know who accessed the file, from where and when were accessed, to know the access status which was authorized or denied and why was denied.

How to Secure Folders with EaseFilter Folder Locker

EaseFilter Folder Locker provides kernel-level protection to hide and lock your sensitive data. Follow these steps to configure your first protected folder:

  1. Add a Protected Folder
    Open the Folder Locker console and click on Add Folder. Select the directory you wish to protect. All subfolders and files within this path will inherit the security rules you define.
  2. Configure Access Rights
    Select the folder and toggle specific restrictions. You can choose to Hide Files (making them invisible to Windows Explorer) or Deny Write/Delete to prevent any modifications while allowing users to read the files.
  3. Define Process and User Exceptions
    Use the Add Process Rights button to whitelist trusted applications. For example, you can allow backup.exe to read the folder while blocking all other applications from accessing it.
  4. Enable Encryption for Secure Sharing
    If you need to share files, enable the Transparent Encryption option. This ensures that even if a file is copied out of the folder, it remains encrypted and can only be opened by authorized users with the correct digital rights.
Pro Tip: Enabling the "Hide" feature is the most effective way to prevent ransomware from discovering your sensitive data, as the malware cannot attack what it cannot see in the file system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. As long as the EaseFilter driver is configured to load at boot, the protection remains active. Since it operates at the kernel level, the security policies are enforced before the user logs in.

No. Unlike standard Windows permissions (ACLs), EaseFilter uses a filter driver that intercepts requests at a lower level. Even a user with Full Administrative rights will be denied access if the driver policy specifies a "Deny" rule for that user.

The console password protects the management interface. If lost, you will need to contact your IT administrator or EaseFilter support to reset the configuration via the registry, provided you have the necessary system-level access.

Yes. The Folder Locker supports local drives, USB drives, and network-attached storage. You can set the "Deny Network Access" flag specifically to ensure that shared folders can only be accessed by the local machine and not over the LAN.

Technical Specifications

EaseFilter Folder Locker Screenshot

Screenshot of EaseFilter Folder Locker: Directory Protection SDK