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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:

  1. Open Trend Micro: Start the program and click the Data tab.

    Enable Trend Micro Folder Shield to protect files from Ransomware

  2. Activate Folder Shield: Click Configure next to 'Folder Shield'.

    Configure Trend Micro Folder Shield to protect files from Ransomware

  3. After reading the introduction, click OK.
  4. 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.

    Find a Folder for Trend Micro Folder Shield to protect

  5. 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:

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