GiliSoft Private Disk

Create encrypted private disks for sensitive files on Windows

Create a password-protected virtual drive for confidential documents, photos, records, archives, and project files, then mount it only when you need access and unmount it when work is done.

  • AES-256 encrypted storage
  • Hidden disk image mode
  • Portable private disks
  • Mount multiple disks

Encrypted Private Disk for Windows

GiliSoft Private Disk creates password-protected encrypted lockers for confidential files. Each locker is saved as a protected `.gpd` container and can be opened when you need to work, then closed again so the private files are no longer exposed as ordinary folders.

Use it for personal documents, client files, contracts, ID scans, private photos, project archives, account records, and portable storage. In addition to encrypted private disks, the product includes tools for protected USB or external-drive delivery, CD/DVD or email attachment protection, hidden files, disguised folders, and password wallets.

Key Private Disk Features

Create Encrypted .gpd Lockers

Create private disk lockers for sensitive files, open them with a password, and close them after work so the protected content returns to encrypted container storage.

Open Lockers Like a Private Drive

After a locker is opened, work with documents, photos, videos, and archives in a familiar mounted storage space instead of managing many separate locked files.

Protect USB and External Drives

Copy protected lockers to USB drives or external drives for portable use, so confidential files are not stored as plain folders on removable media.

Protect CD/DVD and Email Attachments

Prepare protected private-disk files for CD/DVD media or email attachments when sensitive content must be delivered outside the local PC.

Hide Private Files and Folders

Hide selected files or folders from normal browsing when you need a quick privacy layer on a shared Windows computer.

Disguise Sensitive Folders

Use folder disguise mode to make sensitive folders less obvious in day-to-day browsing, adding privacy beyond ordinary folder names.

Hide Disk Content After Closing

Close the locker after work so private files are no longer visible as an ordinary drive or folder until the locker is opened again.

Use Password Wallets

Create password wallets for account notes, license keys, private records, and other sensitive reference information that should not stay in plain text.

Separate Files in Multiple Lockers

Create separate lockers for personal files, business documents, archives, portable transfer, or department-specific storage.

Keep Archives in Container Files

Store older records, scans, contracts, and project archives in encrypted container files before backup, transfer, or long-term storage.

Keep Cloud Sync Safer

Place sensitive files inside a protected locker before storing the container in a synced folder, so the cloud folder does not hold loose private files.

Separate Private Data from Daily Storage

Keep confidential material inside a dedicated encrypted workspace instead of mixing it with downloads, desktop folders, or shared project directories.

Testimonials

We keep HR and finance files in separate encrypted lockers, and mount them only during approved processing windows.

- Olivia M., IT Security Lead

AES-256 locker protection has been stable in daily use, and our team adopted it without changing file organization habits.

- Kevin T., Systems Administrator

Using encrypted containers inside cloud sync folders reduced policy exceptions for confidential project documents.

- Rachel P., Compliance Manager

Portable USB lockers helped us move sensitive files between offices without exposing plain documents on removable drives.

- Daniel K., IT Administrator

Hidden disk mode is useful on shared workstations because private folders disappear completely after unmounting.

- Brian C., Support Engineer

Mounting multiple lockers lets us separate legal archives from day-to-day operations, which made access audits easier.

- Megan S., Compliance Coordinator

GiliSoft Private Disk Screenshots

Preview the main Private Disk workflow: create and open encrypted lockers, protect files for USB or external delivery, hide private files, disguise sensitive folders, and keep account records in password wallets.

Private Disk encrypted locker list

Create and open encrypted lockers

Create .gpd private disk lockers, open them with a password, edit existing lockers, and close them when private work is finished.

Who Is This For?

People who want one private encrypted space

Use Private Disk when the goal is to keep confidential files inside one protected virtual disk instead of locking many folders one by one.

Teams handling HR, finance, and legal documents

Create separate encrypted lockers for departments or workflows so sensitive files stay isolated and are mounted only when needed.

Users working on shared Windows PCs

Hidden disk image mode and mount-unmount workflows help keep private content out of normal browsing on shared or mixed-use systems.

People who move protected files by USB

Portable private disk workflows are useful when secure files need to travel between offices, client machines, or controlled removable media.

Users who want to hide private work after use

Mount the private disk while working, then unmount it so confidential files disappear from normal drive and folder browsing.

People who keep sensitive archives

Store contracts, IDs, scans, tax records, project archives, and personal records in one controlled encrypted container.

Common Private Disk Use Cases

Create a hidden encrypted disk for personal privacy

Keep scans, records, private images, and sensitive files inside an encrypted virtual disk that stays hidden after unmounting.

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Separate confidential business files from normal storage

Use dedicated encrypted lockers for finance, HR, legal, or project data instead of mixing those files with ordinary folders.

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Protect portable files on USB storage

Create a portable private disk when secure files must move across systems more safely than plain folders on removable media.

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Create a dedicated encrypted workspace on demand

Build a separate encrypted storage area when your goal is one protected workspace rather than many individually locked folders.

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Protect cloud-synced confidential folders

Keep the sensitive files inside an encrypted container before syncing, so cloud folders hold protected storage rather than exposed loose files.

Reduce exposure on shared computers

Use mount and unmount behavior to keep private files available only during approved work sessions on shared Windows PCs.

Private Disk FAQ

What is a private disk on Windows?

A private disk is a password-protected encrypted virtual disk that appears like normal storage after it is mounted and unlocked.

Can Private Disk create a hidden encrypted disk?

Yes. Hidden disk image workflows are part of the product direction, so protected storage can stay less visible during everyday use.

Is Private Disk different from file locking?

Yes. File locking protects specific files and folders, while Private Disk gives you a separate encrypted storage space for confidential content.

Can I use Private Disk on a USB drive?

Yes. It supports portable encrypted USB locker workflows when protected files need to move between computers more safely.

Can I keep cloud-synced files protected?

Yes. You can keep sensitive content inside encrypted lockers before it is handled through synced folders or shared transfer workflows.

When should I use Private Disk instead of File Lock Pro?

Use Private Disk when you want one dedicated encrypted storage space. Use File Lock Pro when your main need is locking, hiding, or monitoring individual files and folders.

Choose the Right GiliSoft Tool

Choose based on whether you need one encrypted private storage area, file-by-file access control, privacy cleanup, removable-drive encryption, or full-disk protection.

Create one encrypted private disk

Use Private Disk when the goal is a dedicated password-protected virtual disk for confidential files, archives, and private workspaces.

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Lock individual files and folders

Use File Lock Pro when the main need is folder locking, hide mode, shared-folder access control, or stronger file-by-file restrictions.

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Clean privacy traces and shred files

Use Privacy Protector when the workflow combines browser trace cleanup, Windows activity cleaning, file hiding, and secure deletion.

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Encrypt the whole USB drive workflow

Use USB Encryption when the removable device needs dedicated secure and public areas with password-protected storage on the drive itself.

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Need to protect an entire Windows drive before boot? Review Full Disk Encryption. Need endpoint USB policy instead of encrypted storage? Review USB Lock.

Media Review

  Editors highlighted practical encrypted-disk workflows for protecting confidential files on Windows PCs.
    Coverage noted clear setup steps for teams needing quick data isolation controls.

Conveniently, any protection on files or folders remains active,
even if the protected items are transferred from PC to USB or another PC ...

  Reviewers praised mount/unmount controls and encrypted container behavior in daily operational use.
    Lab observations mentioned stable access control during repeated lock and unlock cycles.

 

Snoopers can't find or access the files you protect using Private Disk,
even in DOS or under other operating systems...

  Independent write-ups described Private Disk as a focused tool for encrypted virtual storage and privacy control.
    Commentary emphasized low management overhead and reliable protection behavior.

 

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