Overview
What is FileShield?
FileShield : FileShield lets you easily encrypt and decrypt specified files and folders using just one password
In depth
A closer look at FileShield
FileShield, from Permission Research, lets you easily encrypt and decrypt specified files and folders using just one password. Once locked, these files and folders cannot be deleted or moved. FileShield will store files and folders locally on your computer in its own FileShield folder. Although this FileShield folder can be seen through Windows Explorer, its contents can't be viewed unless unlocked with your unique password. When using your computer, you can lock or unlock the FileShield folder as needed.
Verdict
Should you download FileShield?
FileShield runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
Freeware
license
— the installer is 4.8 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
Encryption Security.
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At a glance
FileShield specifications
- Publisher
-
Permission Research
- Last updated
- May 1, 2026
- License
- Freeware
- Operating system
- Windows 10/11
- File size
- 4.8 MB
- Price
- Free
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- 519
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