Folder Lock 5.9

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.5 stars (out of 727 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  962,811

• Requirements:

  Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista

• Limitations:

  35-use trial

• Date Added:

  November 08, 2008

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Folder Lock 6.0.1 Folder Lock 6.0 Folder Lock 6.0.1 Folder Lock 6.0 Folder Lock 5.9.2 Folder Lock 5.9.5 Folder Lock 5.9.2 Folder Lock 5.9 Folder Lock 5.8 Folder Lock 5.8.2 Folder Lock 5.8 Folder Lock 5.8.0 Folder Lock 5.7.5 Folder Lock 5.7.9 Folder Lock 5.7.5 Folder Lock 5.7.2 Folder Lock 5.7.3 Folder Lock 5.7 Folder Lock 5.7.2 Folder Lock 5.7 Folder Lock 5.6.3 Folder Lock 5.6.1 Folder Lock 5.5.7 Folder Lock 5.6 Folder Lock 5.5.7 Folder Lock 5.5 Folder Lock 5.5.7 Folder Lock 5.5 Folder Lock 5.3.9 Folder Lock 5.3.8 Folder Lock 5.3.1 Folder Lock 5.3.5 Folder Lock 5.3.1 Folder Lock 5.2.8 Folder Lock 5.2.5 Folder Lock 5.2.6 Folder Lock 5.2.5 Folder Lock 5.2.1 Folder Lock 5.2.4 Folder Lock 5.2.1 Folder Lock 5.0.3 Folder Lock 5.0.1 Folder Lock 5.1.5 Folder Lock 5.0.8 Folder Lock 5.1.1 Folder Lock 5.0.8 Folder Lock 5.2 Folder Lock 5.0.4 Folder Lock 5.2.1 Folder Lock 5.2 Folder Lock 5.1.6 Folder Lock 5.1.5 Folder Lock 5.1.2 Folder Lock 5.1.1 Folder Lock 5.0.8 Folder Lock 5.0.4 Folder Lock 5.0.3 Folder Lock 5.0.1 Folder Lock 5.0 Folder Lock 4.55 Folder Lock 4.388 Folder Lock 4.55 Folder Lock 4.385 Folder Lock 4.375 Folder Lock 4.37 Folder Lock 4.369 Folder Lock 4.365 Folder Lock 4.36 Folder Lock 4.359 Folder Lock 4.358 Folder Lock 4.33a Folder Lock 4.33 Folder Lock 4.328 Folder Lock 4.325 Folder Lock 4.320 Folder Lock 4.318 Folder Lock 4.3 Folder Lock 4.30 Folder Lock 4.299 Folder Lock 4.298 Folder Lock 4.297 Folder Lock 4.295 Folder Lock 4.29 Folder Lock 4.286 Folder Lock 4.285 FolderLock Pro 2.0 Folder Lock 4.284 Folder Lock 4.28 Folder Lock 4.275 Build 152

• Add to my Watch List

Publisher's description of Folder Lock 5.9

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.

Editor's review of Folder Lock 5.9

• 4.0 stars

• "Lock down your secret documents"

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.

User reviews of Folder Lock 5.9

• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 727 votes
• My rating: 0 stars Write review

• Showing 5 of 23 user reviewsSee all 23 user reviews
  This software version | All versions

• 1 stars

  58 out of 63 people found this review helpful

  Version: Folder Lock 5.9

  "It does not work, and cust support evasive"

  by blackft on May 4, 2008

  Pros: It has a cute GUI

  Cons: The app was not doing what it advertised for me I performed exhaustive uninstalls and re-installs and booted at every step. My testing indicated that nothing was actually being locked. Folder lock was making files and folders hidden, which I could overcome by setting XP to view hidden files or follow the links left behind. I let customer support know this on Feb 23. They replied on Mar 1 saying "We would suggest you to install Folder Lock on another location, like C:\ or D:\Folder Lock\". I told them in my first note that I don't have a C:, but that I boot from my F:\. They go on to say: "Download the uninstaller.exe file which you can get from ........however, you are using Windows Vista...." I told them that I'm using XP Pro. You did not read my note or see any of my effort. You just sent me a form letter. Thanks for nothing! I replied to the non-helpful note, asking for either help, or my money back. I never got a reply. I've just sent another note to them asking for my money back. Does anyone know of a good way to lock up your files?

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

  Reply to this review

• 1 stars

  53 out of 59 people found this review helpful

  Version: Folder Lock 5.9

  "Does not do what it says it does"

  by texas rose on May 3, 2008

  Pros: I like the easy use of the program and the interface.

  Cons: Once you lock something in the folder and close the program, you can still go back and do a search of your hard drive and find whatever you put in the folder. I have used all 3 options to lock the folder, yet I still can do a search and locate/open files within the locked folder. Their support people inform me they are aware of this 'flaw' and that it is Microsofts fault due to Windows updates. They are working to correct it--if I can wait until August 2008, they will release a 'new, better encryption' update that will knock my socks off and correct all the problems. I am using Windows Vista. In the meantime, I have no security on certain files. SO, I just have to be sure and not let my computer out of my sight or let any one else use it until August.

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

  Reply to this review

• 1 stars

  45 out of 50 people found this review helpful

  Version: Folder Lock 5.9

  "DO NOT DOWNLOAD"

  by hgupta2008 on May 16, 2008

  Pros: THIS SOFTWARE DOES NOT UNINSTALL --- IT WILL STAY on your VISTA PC

  Cons: THIS SOFTWARE DOES NOT UNINSTALL -- DO NO DOWNLOAD

  IT ONLY ALLOWS 35 uses -- forces you to register

  the software: DOES NOT uninstall when you follow the directions to uninstalling.

  it does not uninstall from the control panels either.

  you cant delete it!

  the website: NEW SOFTWARE -- has NO HELP about uninstalling it

  NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE!

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

  Reply to this review

• 1 stars

  50 out of 58 people found this review helpful

  Version: Folder Lock 5.9

  "Doesn't work for Vista, and they admit it, but won't refund money (yes, I bought it)"

  by longlost2 on May 9, 2008

  Cons: Doesn't work on Vista, and after several attempts with cust support, they finally admitted it. Rather than provide the refund I asked for, they insist that I wait until a new version comes out in August. So we have ethical as well as technical problems.

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

  Reply to this review

• 1 stars

  50 out of 58 people found this review helpful

  Version: Folder Lock 5.9

  "Your files are not really protected."

  by markp001 on May 6, 2008

  Pros: If you are only protecting files on a PC the program works great.

  Cons: When you protect the files from your PC onto a portable drive your files are not protected. To beat their program all you have to do is to take your portable drive and connect it to a Mac. Plug in the drive and you can see everything that is supposed to be protected. I asked for a refund because their program doesn't really do what they say it does. So far they haven't responded.

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this post Email this post Permalink to this post

  Reply to this review

• See all 23 user reviews Write review