McAfee File Lock creates encrypted vaults on your PC where you can store sensitive files — documents, financial records, photos, and personal information — protected by a password. Even if someone gains access to your PC, they cannot open File Lock vaults without your password.
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Key Points
- Access McAfee File Lock via McAfee > Privacy > File Lock (availability depends on McAfee version)
- Create a new vault: choose a location, name and password — use a strong unique password
- Drag and drop sensitive files into the vault
- Lock the vault when not in use — files are encrypted and inaccessible without your password
- Alternative for modern Windows: BitLocker Drive Encryption (built into Windows 10/11 Pro)
- McAfee File Shredder (also in McAfee Privacy section) permanently deletes files so they can’t be recovered
- Use File Lock for: tax returns, bank statements, scanned passports, medical records
- Never forget your File Lock password — McAfee cannot recover it
