: Restrict access to Windows Settings, the Control Panel, and external drives like USB sticks.

: Protect sensitive documents from being modified or deleted while still allowing them to be viewed.

: Make folders completely invisible to Windows Explorer and other applications.

: Implemented a more user-friendly selector for designating which programs can bypass restrictions.

For reliable protection, users are encouraged to use the official evaluation version from the developer's website. Password Protect Folders with Folder Guard for Windows 11

: Added new "Pause for local accounts" commands.

: Lock private folders with individual passwords to prevent unauthorized access.

The 23.2 update focused on streamlining administrative controls and fixing long-standing UI issues: