Protect a Backup Folder from Deletion

A backup folder is supposed to be the place you can trust when something goes wrong. But on a shared PC, office workstation, USB drive, or external hard drive, backup files can still be deleted, renamed, moved, or overwritten by mistake. GiliSoft File Lock Pro helps protect selected backup folders with password-based locking and write-protection workflows.

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Why Backup Folders Still Get Damaged

Many backup folders are not managed by an IT server. They sit on a desktop, shared office computer, external hard drive, or portable disk. That makes them convenient, but it also means another user can drag them away, clean up the wrong folder, overwrite an old version, or delete files while trying to free space.

Family or staff can open the drive but should not change the backup folder.
External drives used for backup are plugged into multiple computers.
Old project archives need to stay readable but not editable.
Manual backups are easy to damage during cleanup or file transfer.

How File Lock Pro Helps

1. Apply write protection when backup files should remain readable but not changed or deleted.

2. Lock the backup folder when only authorized users should open it.

3. Hide sensitive backup folders when the folder should not appear during casual browsing.

4. Use the same selected-folder approach on local disks, shared PCs, USB drives, and external hard drives.

This does not replace having multiple backups. It helps reduce everyday deletion, renaming, editing, and accidental overwrite risks for the backup folders you choose to protect.