Private folders are secure folders where you can store confidential files. When you place files into a private folder, ACDSee Pro moves them from their current location into the private folder. Private folders are password-protected and the files in them can only be viewed in ACDSee Pro.
When you add files or folders to a private folder all information related to them is permanently removed from the database. Restoring files and folders from a private folder does not restore information to the database. The only way you can preserve database information related to the files or folders is to back up or export the database before you add them to a private folder.
To open the Private Folder pane:
In Manage mode, click View | Private Folder.
To create a private folder:
A new folder will not display in the Private Folder pane. Private folders are hidden and are only identified by their password. When you have a private folder open you will see any subfolders that exist within the private folder, but do not confuse these subfolders with the private folder itself.
To open a private folder:
The contents of an open private folder remain visible until you close it. Remember to close your private folder if you have to step away from your computer and do not want anyone to see its contents.
To close a private folder:
Do one of the following:
To add files to a private folder:
A warning message displays.
When you add files and folders to a private folder they are removed from their original location in the file system and added to the password-protected private folder. There is no way to recover files and folders from a private folder if you have forgotten your password. Ensure that you choose a password that you will be able to remember.
To add an existing folder and its contents to a private folder:
To restore folders and files from a private folder:
Select the folders or files and click File | Restore from Private Folder.
ACDSee Pro moves the folders or files from the private folder to the selected location. These folders and files are now visible to anyone with access to the computer.
To delete a private folder, or the folders or files in the private folder:
A warning message displays.
Use caution when deleting folders or files in private folders. If you delete folders or files in private folders they are permanently destroyed. Restore the folders and files if you want to move them from the private folder to a non-secure location on your computer.