Folder Lock 5.9

Publisher's description of Folder Lock

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Folder Lock is fast file-security software that can password-protect, lock, hide, and encrypt any number of files, folders, drives, pictures, and documents in seconds. Locked files are undeletable, unrenamable, unmovable, hidden, and inaccessible. You can lock, scramble, or encrypt depending on speed and security. Folder Lock is fully portable, so you can protect your files on USB flash drives, disks, CD-RWs, notebooks, and hard disks, and it doesn't require installation on another PC. Folder Lock protects files in Windows, DOS, and Safe modes, even when you change your OS or boot from a disk. Folder Lock doesn't let you delete its own program folder, and it can't be uninstalled without the correct password. Additional options include Stealth Mode, Hacker Attempt Monitoring, Shred files, AutoLock, Auto Shutdown PC, Lock your PC, Erase PC tracks, 256-bit Blowfish Encryption and Context Menu in Explorer.

Version 5.9 is a bug fixing release.

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Editor's review of Folder Lock

Snoopers can't find or access the files you hide using Folder Lock, even in DOS or under other operating systems. This application provides two levels of protection: you can merely lock files and folders, or you can encrypt them using the 256-bit Blowfish algorithm. When you boot up the program, it'll ask you for a master password. Hitting the Browse link locates and lock folders anywhere on your computer, or you can simply secure them via the context menu. Encryption is limited in the free version to 25 MB.

Although the too-cute-for-words interface doesn't make them easy to find, Folder Lock does have a treasure trove of Advanced features, accessible after you hit the Options button. You can set files to be shredded, force the computer to shut down after failed entry attempts, erase document history, the clipboard and more, and enter into Stealth mode, which hides the app's presence on your computer.

The interface, which includes simple animations for no reason other than to "entertain" you, would be better served by a more standard layout that makes options readily and easily available. No doubt to excite your inner lock-breaking child, the octagonal purplish blue layout is supplemented with three more skins when you purchase the full version.

In our tests, the program demonstrated good speed, even when securing large folders. If you share a PC and need to keep certain files to yourself, you should definitely give Folder Lock a try.

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  Folder Lock

  Thanks for an excellent program

  by: souscasteve on 29-Apr-2008 10:15:53 AM

  Pros: This program works well on my 64bit Vista OS.

  The first encryption program I tried caused several problems with my computer. Tried Folder Lock and it works well. I had a few questions to ask, and received a prompt and friendly email back. Being a computer novice, service such as this is much appreciated.

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  Folder Lock

  Best program for vista that I have

  by: rustybottoms on 12-May-2008 12:08:57 AM

  Pros: TheI bought folder lock a year ago, came to California for a few months, bought a new laptop, downloaded and installed Folder lock in my new laptop but forgot to bring the key with me. The nice people at Folder lock, sent me a key to use because I had already bought the program. That's good service! And just a note, it works great with Vista and XP!

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  Folder Lock

  The best folder locking program ever!!!

  by: DragonFATh on 03-May-2008 07:08:51 PM

  Pros: Easy, fast and efficient, this program is powerful and feature-rich. Furthermore, I tried search inside the locked files and can't find anything so I think the message above is inconsistent. Try Folder Lock yourself and see how it works.

  Cons: none

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  Folder Lock

  easy to understand and use

  by: fmthiele on 14-May-2008 08:31:21 AM

  Pros: Apart from the great functionality the firm is offering a fantastic support

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  Folder Lock

  Folder Lock- great program, excellent tech support

  by: speshlt on 15-May-2008 05:01:21 AM

  Pros: I have been using this program for several years, and I am delighted with its excellent efficacy and easy- to-use design. Equally impressive, is the tech support I received following a computer cras that totally destroyrd my files. Great work, Folder Lock!

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