: If you have lost data due to formatting or deletion (not a forgotten password), you should use the GiliSoft Data Recovery module instead.
GiliSoft provides a variety of security and recovery tools, but it's important to distinguish between password recovery (regaining access to a GiliSoft-locked file or account) and data recovery (restoring deleted files). How GiliSoft Tools Handle Passwords
For compressed files, the tool performs if an unencrypted file from the archive is available. Otherwise, it resorts to brute-force or dictionary attacks, which can be slow for strong passwords.
: You can hide the program itself from the Desktop, Start Menu, or context menu so others don't even know it's installed. File and Folder Lock Software for Windows PCs | GiliSoft