Ransomware locks your files until you pay a fee. You can prevent this by turning on Trend Micro Folder Shield, which keeps your important files safe.
How do I activate Folder Shield in Trend Micro?
Follow these simple steps to protect your files from ransomware:
- Open Trend Micro: Start the program and click the Data tab.
- Activate Folder Shield: Click Configure next to 'Folder Shield'.
- After reading the introduction, click OK.
- In the 'Choose Folders to Protect' window, Trend Micro will already have Documents, OneDrive, and Pictures selected for protection. To add more, click Protect More, then select additional important files and folders.
- Confirm your settings by clicking OK, then finish by clicking Done.
What if I already have a ransomware infection?
Don't worry, you can try to recover your files:
- Download our free Decrypt Tool to try and unlock files that ransomware has encrypted.
- You can also manually restore your encrypted files from backups if available.
