“hiding” a folder is done by a “filter driver”, too (as almost all of such software does).
If the driver is not loaded: you openly see the folder and its files: run Windows in safe(protected) mode or use Winows-PE or Linux.
But “Wise” at least offers additional encryption (which I didn´t test in strength of encrytion, nor searched for faults, weakness etc.).
With using this “double safety” it might be at least a safe(r) solution using both features together:
– the “hidden” folder is not visible at first sight
– IF the folder is found, its data content is not accessible (or at least only with a lot of extra effort).
For me it would be easier and sufficient to (safely!) encrypt my data.
And taking into account that this is only a time limited version, I would not like to have my data “protected” by them, thinking of the risk of deleted/lost/destroyed Software and/or ending working properly after the 12 months!`