Enabling Folder Shield helps protect your files including its subfolders from ransomware attacks.
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You can also protect important files stored and synced in Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
Add your cloud storage to the Folder Shield list now.
Configure Folder Shield
- Open Trend Micro, then click the Data tab.
- Click Configure beside Folder Shield.
- Read the introduction, then click OK.
Put a check beside Don't show this introduction again before clicking OK if you do not want to see this window every time you configure Folder Shield.
- Click Protect More to choose more folders.
A Setup Complete window will appear after careful selection.
- Click Done to save the changes.
Add another folder to protect
- Click the Manage Folder button.
- Choose a new folder:
Protect your Data in the Cloud
You can also protect Cloud Storage folders and files synced on your computer:
- OneDrive
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
Add a program to the Trusted Program List
- Click the Trusted Program List link.
- Click Add, then click Browse. Search for the program you will allow access to the protected files.
You can only add one program at a time.
- Click Done to save the changes.
To remove a program on the list, put a check on the program, then click Remove.
Turn OFF Folder Shield
Drag the slider to the LEFT.
To turn it back ON, drag the slider to the RIGHT.