Protected Folder

by IObitv4.3.0.51

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Effective Files Protection Tool Guarantees the Security of Important Folders, Data and Privacy!

Install with winget

$ winget install --id IObit.ProtectedFolder --exact --version 4.3.0.51

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Protected Folder

Protected Folder uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)

protected-folder-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Protected Folder →

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About

IObit Protected Folder is a powerful tool designed to safeguard your important files and data from unauthorized access, theft, and loss. By setting a password, you can lock down files and folders, ensuring they remain secure.

Installers · v4.3.0.51

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Inno Setup	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

3 known CVEs via NVD

medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2025-0223affects >=13.6.0.0 and <=13.6.0.5Jan 5, 2025
A vulnerability was found in IObit Protected Folder up to 13.6.0.5. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function 0x8001E000/0x8001E00C/0x8001E004/0x8001E010 in the library IURegistryFilter.sys of the component IOCTL Handler. The manipulation leads to null poin...
medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2025-0222affects >=13.6.0.0 and <=13.6.0.5Jan 5, 2025
A vulnerability was found in IObit Protected Folder up to 13.6.0.5 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function 0x8001E000/0x8001E004 in the library IUProcessFilter.sys of the component IOCTL Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. An attac...
medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2025-0221affects <=1.3.0Jan 5, 2025
A vulnerability has been found in IOBit Protected Folder up to 1.3.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function 0x22200c in the library pffilter.sys of the component IOCTL Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs t...

Source: NVD, updated 3h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Protected Folder on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id IObit.ProtectedFolder --exact --version 4.3.0.51. winget downloads the installer from IObit and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Protected Folder silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id IObit.ProtectedFolder --exact 4.3.0.51 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Protected Folder?

Protected Folder uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: protected-folder-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Protected Folder via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id IObit.ProtectedFolder --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Protected Folder's Apps & Features entry.

Is Protected Folder free?

Protected Folder is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.iobit.com/password-protected-folder.php) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Protected Folder work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Protected Folder directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Protected Folder up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id IObit.ProtectedFolder --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Protected Folder from microsoft/winget-pkgs.