SuperWatchDogFile protection · Local vault
Lock the screen for now; lock the vault for stored files
Photos, identity scans, contracts, and chat backups should not depend only on hiding the current screen. Put them in a file vault that requires a password after it is locked.
Photos and private files
Local file vaultPassword required after lockUse cases
Other people may use the PC, while files remain private
Shared home PC
The PC can be shared without exposing personal photos and documents.
Temporary lending
Someone can complete the task they need without opening vault contents.
Repair or long absence
Organize private local files and lock the vault before handing over the PC.
What to store
Private local files that need longer-term protection
Photos and scans
Personal photos, identity scans, and other private images.
Contracts and finances
Personal contracts, statements, tax files, and business copies.
Chats and app backups
Exported conversations, app backups, and private archives.
Personal records
Files that must remain local without staying in ordinary folders.
Workflow
Create, store, and lock
- Create a vaultChoose capacity and location, then set the opening password.
- Organize filesOpen the vault and use it like a local drive.
- Lock after useOnce locked, the password is required to open it again.
With urgent protection
A protection trigger can also lock open vaults
Current screen
Lock Windows or handle windows to protect what is visible now.
Vault contents
Lock open vaults. Without the password, they cannot be reopened to view the contents.
Before use
Keep the password and recovery material safe
The vault combines Windows VHDX, NTFS, and BitLocker capabilities. Recovery material can be important if the password is forgotten.
Does the vault upload files?
No. The vault protects local files; creating or using one does not upload its contents.
Can files be viewed after the vault is locked?
No. The vault password is required to open it again.
Does a vault replace backups?
No. It protects access. Important files still need reliable backups.