foldershield.exe
What is foldershield.exe?
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Windows Process Description:
The foldershield.exe program file executes the Folder Shield software of the BaxBex Software Company. The application foldershield.exe completely shields confidential folders from unauthorized users and suspicious programs by effectively hiding these folders from the file managers, Windows explorer, search explorer and even DOS dialog boxes. It is a security tool that can be run under Windows 9x/2000/NT/ME/XP. Although most versions of FolderShield offer essentially the same services, those running within the Windows 9x/ME operating system are capable of preventing user access to the registry editor and the F8 boot menu.
Although the foldershield.exe program files takes up only 310 KB of hard disk space, the foldershield.exe process takes up around 5.5MB memory usage when executed. Commonly found in the path C:/Program Files/Folder Shield/, the unique code 1EA7653BFC9CAA5218AF92B5531CD74A serves as MD5 security fingerprint of the file foldershield.exe.
The application foldershield.exe makes use of a simple window that offers users an option to add or remove folders to a user-defined list of protected folders. Not to be confused with the Windows "Hidden" file attribute, the foldershield.exe program file can absolutely hide folders and even entire directories as early as system startup. All subfolders, subdirectories, important documents and other files contained within the protected folders are likewise made invisible by the foldershield.exe process. The process foldershield.exe is so effective in hiding specified folders that as soon as protection is activated, they are concealed even from malwares, unknown viruses, Trojan horses, and other harmful software.
For added security, the application foldershield.exe has a password protection feature. The foldershield.exe application prevents unauthorized access of sensitive files that would otherwise lead to deletion, modification, duplication or analysis of private information in the computer. With its drag and drop interface and easy to use application window, the program foldershield.exe can be quickly concealed and revealed using predefined hotkeys. Note that files contained within FolderShield protected folders cannot be seen nor edited while it is actively concealed. To modify protected files, users must undo the FolderShield protection before desired files can be accessed and modified.
Author: BaxBex Software.
Author URL: http:// www.baxbex.com
Part Of: Folder Shield
Memory Usage: High. When executed, the foldershield.exe process takes up around 5494KB of RAM.
System Process: No
Application: Yes
Background Process: No
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: No
Hardware Related: No
Common Path: C:\Program Files\Folder Shield\
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