iBoysoft File Protector

iBoysoft File Protector is a Windows application that can be used to prevent unauthorized users from accessing private files and folders by locking them with a password. It also has a feature for managing app permissions, ideal for those interested in controlling every security aspect.

After a speedy setup operation that requires no special attention, the tool asks you to enter the default master password (123456). It's necessary to do this every time you start the program and it can be obviously changed into anything else.

As far as the interface is concerned, iBoysoft File Protector adopts a clean look with well-organized options, making it easy to navigate. Any type of file can be protected, regardless of its format. If you want a batch mode to simultaneously lock multiple files with minimal effort, you should go with the folder option instead of adding one file at a time.

Three protection methods can be controlled, whether you want to allow or deny read, write and delete access. Plus, you can create a list with allowed applications, provided that they are currently running on your computer.

Besides changing the master password, you can configure the default file protection options, integrate iBoysoft File Protector into the Windows Explorer context menu in order to swiftly password-protect files and folders, as well as disable its overlay icon.

The application has straightforward functionality and gets the job done. It managed to quickly lock files in our tests while remaining light on system resources consumption.

Taking everything into account, iBoysoft File Protector can be handled by any type of users interested in securing files and folders when sharing their computers with someone else. It is intuitive and requires little configuration.