File Vault

File Vault is a virtual drive that you can create on your device.

You can save confidential and important data such as documents, files, photos, videos, and any other data in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized access.

Creating a vault

To create a file vault, follow these steps:

1. Open Quick Heal AntiFraud.

2. On the left pane, navigate to Features > File Vault.

On the File Vault screen, you can see a list of vaults, if you have added any.

3. To create a new vault, click Create.

4. In the File Vault Name field, write a vault name.

5. In the File Vault Location field, click Browse to browse a location and click OK.

6. In the File Vault Size field, allot space capacity.

Ensure that you allot minimum of 15 MB disk space.

7. Click Next.

8. Set a password to the vault.

Set a strong password and remember it. You will need to enter this password to unlock the vault to access the data.

9. Under Email address, provide an email address. This email address may be your existing email address or a new one.

Note this email address carefully. If you forget your password, you can reset it using this email address.

10. Click Finish.

The vault is created successfully.

Securing the vault

After the vault is created, it is ready for use.

1. Click Open File Vault.

2. Move and/or create files or folders that you want to protect in the vault.

After working in the vault, you must lock it.

3. Click the Unlock icon to lock the vault. A lock icon is now displayed indicating that the vault is locked.

Importing a vault

If you have created a safe vault on your computer, you can import it if required. You may need to import the vault if you have moved the safe vault to any other location or you have reinstalled Quick Heal AntiFraud .

Without importing the vault, you cannot access the data in the vault.

To import a file vault, follow these steps:

1. Open Quick Heal AntiFraud.

2. On the left pane, click Features and then click File Vault.

On the File Vault screen, you can see a list of vaults, if you have added any.

3. To import a vault, click Import Vault.

4. In the File Vault Location field, browse the path to the vault that you want to import.

Ensure that you have selected a valid file (with a .qhe extension).

5. Click Add to List to import the vault.

The vault is listed in the vault list.

Ensure that you give the required access policy (Lock/Unlock).

You can access the vault from File Vault or even from the drive where the vault is available.

Deleting a vault

To delete a file vault, follow these steps:

1. Open Quick Heal AntiFraud.

2. On the left pane, click Features and then click File Vault.

On the File Vault screen, you can see a list of the vaults that you have added.

3. Select the vault that you want to delete and then click the Remove icon.

Ensure that the access to the vault is locked that makes it available to delete.

4. Enter the password to the vault and then click Next.

When prompted for confirmation, click Yes.