TKO Folder Hider

TKO Folder Hider is a free privacy and encryption tool for Windows that allows users to hide and password-protect selected files or folders. It is designed for everyday users looking for a simple way to protect personal photos, private documents, work files, backup folders, or other sensitive local data from unauthorized access on a shared or frequently used computer.

The program does more than just mark a folder as hidden. When a user protects an item, TKO Folder Hider creates an encrypted file .fhlocker, verifies the file, hides it from view, and removes the original visible file or folder. When the user needs the data again, the software decrypts the file and restores the original item after the correct password is entered.

TKO Folder Hider uses password-based encryption with key derivation and SHA-256/HMAC-based integrity checking, along with AES-based encryption logic. This provides users with stronger privacy protection than standard hidden folders in Windows, while also making it easy to use even for non-technical users.

Key features include:

• Encrypt and hide individual files

• Encrypt and hide entire folders

• Restore selected files or folders from the encrypted vault

• Process selected items or all listed items at once

• Support for drag-and-drop for adding files and folders

• Password change support

• Import existing .fhlocker files

• Progress bar for longer operations

• Stop button to interrupt active operations

• Status indicator showing whether an item is visible or encrypted and hidden