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Hide Folder Now is a software application which allows you to hide and password-protect files and folders on your computer. It can be of assistance the moment you share your computer with multiple users, by letting you protect sensitive information.

The interface of the application is professional-looking and intuitive. First-time users can work with the simple-to-follow wizard to get started.

Hide Folder Now allows you to hide files, folders or disks, by making them invisible through Windows Explorer or similar apps. It can assign the read-only attribute to these items, thus preventing users from modifying their contents.

It is also possible to encrypt as many files as you want, by specifying a password and encryption algorithm (e.g. Blowfish, Cast, Rijndael, Serpent, Twofish). You can limit the users' access to system and private folders (My Documents, Favorites, Desktop and History), as well as to Windows settings (e.g. Control Panel, changing date and time settings).

Other features of Hide Folder Now allow you to use a search function to locate an object, toggle the protection status, create a list of trusted processes, alter the master password and switch to stealth mode. Plus, you can make the frame stay on top of other windows and reconfigure keyboard shortcuts, as well as modify the interface font and language, among others.

The program requires a pretty low amount of CPU and system memory, has a good response time and contains user documentation. We have not encountered any problems throughout our testing; Hide Folder Now did not hang, crash or display error dialogs. Thanks to its intuitive layout and multiple customization features, both first-time and experienced users can work with this tool. On the downside, Hide Folder Now has not been updated for a very long time.