Restoring files from Folder Lock without the password can be a challenging task, as the software is designed to secure your data with strong encryption. However, there are a few methods you can try to recover your files: 1. **Recover using Backup Password**: If you had enabled the backup password feature in Folder Lock, you might be able to restore your files using the backup password. Go to the 'Forgot Password' option in the Folder Lock login screen and follow the instructions. 2. **Reset Password through Email**: If you provided an email address during the setup process, Folder Lock may send you a password reset link or instructions in case you forget your password. Check your email inbox and spam folder for such a message. 3. **Third-party Password Recovery **: There are various third-party password recovery available that claim to crack Folder Lock passwords. Be cautious when using these , as they may not always work and could potentially compromise your system's security. Examples include PassRec, Eltima 4U Keylogger, and Atomic Password Recovery. 4. **System Restore Point**: If you have created a system restore point prior to locking the files, you can attempt to revert your system to that point. This might help you regain access to the locked files, but it will also undo any software updates or changes made since the restore point was created. To do this, search for "System Restore" in Windows, and follow the on-screen instructions. 5. **Contact Support**: If none of the above methods work, consider contacting Folder Lock's customer support for assistance. They might have additional solutions or advice specific to their software. Remember that attempting to bypass the password protection without proper authorization is generally not recommended, as it may violate privacy laws and ethical guidelines. Always prioritize securing your sensitive information with strong, unique passwords and backups.

When users forget their password, they are surely locked out from accessing their locked files and data. In the first part of this page, you will find 3 methods to unlock Folder Lock without password, contributed by professional users and geeks.

Summary: How to Unlock a Password Protected Folder in Windows 10

In the second part, we'll provide 3 methods to unlock folders and 2 ways to safely recover lost files from Folder Lock. Read on for the full guide.

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Besides: The solutions on this page work for unlocking all versions of Folder Lock without password on Windows 10/8/7 or even older Windows systems.

How to unlock a folder lock if the password is forgotten?

"I locked a folder with a password-protected code on my laptop (Windows 10). I just wrote the password in Notepad, created a folder, and locked it. It's a Windows batch file (cmd.exe). Now, I completely forgot the password and have tried at least 30 times to open it. Unfortunately, the password is incorrect, and I can't unlock it."

Can anyone please tell me how to unlock that folder? Or how can I remove this cmd.exe application from my laptop? Because there are very important files in that folder that I urgently need to access."

Folder Lock is a powerful software solution for protecting important data and files. It enables users to set password protection on selected files and folders on Windows PCs. With it, one can hide files, encrypt files, and even securely delete them.

Many Folder Lock users have experienced the problem of forgetting their password. If you have the same issue, or if you're unable to open Folder Lock and have forgotten your password, don't worry.

In the following 2 parts, you will learn how to easily remove Folder Lock password and recover all the lost files.

Part 1: Unlock Folders and Files, Remove Folder Lock Password

Here, we will list three main methods provided by www.newsoftwares.net, tech forum geeks, and YouTube users:

Method 1: Unlock Folder/File (Using Folder Lock Serial Number as Password)

Provided by www.newsoftwares.net

According to a post in the FAQs section of the software's website at www.newsoftware.net, you can use the serial number with which you registered Folder Lock as the master key if you forget your password.

Note: This feature will work only if you have enabled the 'Master Key' option in your Password Security Settings. If you don't know how to enable it, please contact the Folder Lock Support Team for assistance.

Here are the steps to unlock Folder Lock using a serial key:

Method 2: Remove the Password by Uninstalling Folder Lock

Provided by YouTube video uploaders, geeks from the tech community.

Note: If you are a trial user with a serial number, try method 1 to unlock your files and folders directly with the serial number.

This method is intended to help Folder Lock users who do not have the serial number or password.

How to Access a Secure Folder Without a Password:

Step 1. Open the Registry Editor:

Click the "Start" button, open the "Run" dialog box, type in regedit, and press Enter. Click "Yes" to proceed.

Step 2: Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/SOFTWARE/NewSoftware's/Folder Lock/Uninstall.

Step 3. Double-click on Uninstall, change the Value data from 1 to 0, and click OK.

Step 4: Exit the Registry Editor, and open the Task Manager to close all running applications and programs.

Step 5: Go to 'Apps & Features' and search for 'Folder Lock.'

Step 6. Hover over "Folder Lock," and then click on "Uninstall." Click "Uninstall" again to confirm.

Step 7. Wait for the uninstallation to complete.

Click “Finish Uninstall” to completely uninstall Folder Lock.

After that, you can unlock the folder directly through “File Lock,” and easily access your files.

If you wish to use Folder Lock again to protect your files, you can download and install it again on your computer to resume its services.

Method 3: Remove Folder Lock Password Protection

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The idea behind this method is to help Folder Lock users delete the password protection by restarting the PC in Safe Mode and taking away access permissions to the folder.

Caution: Exercise care when performing the following steps to remove password protection.

Step 1: Restart Windows in Safe Mode:

Press Win + R to open the "Run" dialog box > Type: MSCONFIG, then hit Enter. In the "System Configuration" dialog, click on "Boot." Select "Safe Boot" and check the "Minimal" radio button > Click "OK." When another prompt appears asking you to restart your PC into Safe Mode, click "Restart."

Step 2. After restarting in Safe Mode, reinstall Folder Lock.

Important: After installing Folder Lock, do not click Finish. Proceed with the following steps.

Step 3: Remove folder access permissions

4. Go to the location of the file or folder. Your folder will be locked, and you will see it again in its locked state. 5. Right-click on the file or folder that's locked by Folder Lock and select "Properties." 6. Click "Security" > "Edit."

• You'll see the "Groups" and "Users" fields.
• The users will include SYSTEM, Your Name, and Administrators, among others.
• Select the first user, and you'll see a list of "Deny" checkboxes (Full Control, Modify, Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Read, Write, etc.) under "Permissions for [username]."
• Uncheck all of the "Deny" boxes, then do the same for all other users.
• Click OK.

Note: If Windows prompts you for confirmation, click Yes to change the folder permissions.

After that, you should have successfully stopped the folder's password protection, and you can now open the folder to copy and paste the files to another secure location.

Part 2: Recover Lost Files After Removing Folder Lock Password

Now, you can view, search, and reuse the saved files in “Folder Lock” or the folder without any password. If you can't find your files in the target folder, recover them using any of the methods provided below.

We recommend using a powerful data recovery tool to achieve a higher rate of data recovery. Recover your files promptly and save your time.

Method 1: Recover Lost Files from a Folder with File Recovery Software

With Data Recovery Wizard Pro, you can preview and browse all the files currently on – or formerly lost from – a drive with just a few clicks.

Follow the guide below to find all files in Folder or Folder Lock:

Step 1: Run the Data Recovery Wizard. Select the drive where you lost your files and start the scan. The software lets you recover lost data from all devices, including HDD, SSD, USB drives, SD cards, flash drives, cameras, and more.

Step 2: Preview the scan results. You can click the file type filter and choose the file type you need. tools Data Recovery Wizard supports 1000+ file types, such as photos, videos, documents, emails, audio files, etc.

Select the files to recover

Step 3: Preview the files you want to retrieve. Click on “Recover” and set a location to save the retrieved data.

Read More: Recover Deleted Photos from Folder Lock on Android and PC

Note: There's also a chance that your files are simply hidden. Thus, in the next method, we'll show you how to unhide files within a folder.

Method 2: Displaying or Hiding Files in Folder/Folder Lock

If you've hidden some important files within a folder, you can reveal or unhide all hidden files by following these steps:

Step 1. Right-click the "Start" or "Windows" icon and select "Search."

< strong > Step 2. Input: Show hidden files, then select “Show hidden files and folders” to open File Explorer Options.

Step 3. Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then click OK.

After that, you can look through the folder to see if the missing files have reappeared.

In summary

The first part of this page, Method 1, lists three ways to unlock Folder Lock without the password so you can regain access to your locked files.

If you don't see any files when you open the folder, either of the two methods in Part 2 should help you get them back. For more information on file recovery, check out our how-to guides or the file recovery page for more solutions.

"Forgot Folder Lock Password | Frequently Asked Questions for Anvi Folder Locker"

To help you further understand how to unlock folders when you forget the password, we've provided a list of related questions and answers below.

Since Anvisoft appears to be out of operation since 2016, they no longer provide support for resetting Anvi Folder Locker keys.

Steps to unlock Anvi Folder Locker without password:

Step 1: Boot Windows in Safe Mode.

Step 2: Move to the target folder. Press "Ctrl+C" and then "Ctrl+V," and you can move the file into another folder that doesn't require a password.

Step 3. Exit Safe Mode.

No, Folder Lock is a security tool used to protect your files. Your files and folders cannot be hacked by hackers.

3. How to recover files from Folder Lock?

Step 1: Download and launch tools Data Recovery Wizard for free data recovery.

Step 2: Scan for lost or deleted files in Folder Lock

Step 3: Preview and recover the lost files.