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- Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: June 17, 2009
- Total Downloads: 109,019
- Downloads last week: 227
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 70 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on February 25, 2009
On the surface, Advanced File Lock seems to fulfill its purpose well enough, but we found enough quirks--and one feature that just didn't work--to make us want to bypass the application altogether.
The interface appears clean and simple, but we would have preferred direct Windows Explorer integration. Especially with the proprietary file-selection mechanism, which breaks standard Windows file selection conventions and makes the interface feel clunky. Most of the functionality worked without issue, and the capability to easily hide and show files was nice. Unfortunately, you can't lock AND hide files, so which was a usability annoyance. The last notable feature was "Clean Free Space," which should prevent the recovery of any previously deleted files in your drive's free space. But that wasn't enough to save this app from its fatal flaw, the broken "Self Extractable File" functionality, which deletes your source file even when it doesn't successfully create the output file.
Excepting the broken feature and the interface's quirkiness, there were no stability issues during our testing. The features of this 30-day trial don't appear to be limited, and it is mostly nag-free. Installation was simple, but icons were placed on the desktop and in the start menu without asking. Uninstallation required a trip to Add/Remove programs, or to the install directory. With the quirky interface and the broken feature resulting in data-loss, this application is currently NOT recommended. There are other applications with similar, if not identical, features and the tighter Explorer integration Advanced File Lock is missing.
Publisher's description
From Blue Lakes Technology :Hide or password-protect any file or folder instantly by clicking on it. Advanced File Lock works with all file types including pictures and movies. Once a file is locked or hidden, it is completely encrypted and none of its contents can be viewed. To lock a file or folder, simply right-click on it and select the lock option.
Version 7.1.3451 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Version 7.1.3451 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 70 votes
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Version: Advanced File Lock 7.1.3451
"Caution!!! Read "All versions" negative reviews first"
Pros: It has a nice looking interface. But that's it. I've done quite a bit research on this app. The company literally bribes many users into giving this app a five star rating.
Cons: Read All negative comments from user reviews on the All-versions link BEFORE downloading Advanced file lock to understand what you are in for with this product!!!
Summary: My personal experience: Having forgotten (Advanced File Lock thinks so) the unlock password for Advanced File Lock 7, it locked the computer up! I had to Force restart computer (not good for system stability) which allowed the computer to operate, b... read more >>
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Version: Advanced File Lock 7.1.3451
"If you want protection, look elsewhere"
Pros: It has nice colors
Cons: Advanced filelock can be easily circumvented by anyone, even a registered user like me.
Summary: pathetic software. waste of money
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced File Lock 7.1.3451
"DO NOT BUY THIS SOFTWARE!!!!!!! IT DESTROYS YOUR FILES!"
Pros: There is nothing good about this software!!!!!!!!! My 1 star rating should be a negative rating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Cons: I bought and used Advanced file lock and it deleted a lot of my valuable data during the lock/unlock process. I tried to contact anyone for support and they contacted me back via email a week later and still did not even make an attempt to resolve
Summary: They do not have a contact phone number for support and they will not help you get your data back after their software deletes your data!!!!! It seems like it is one individual who wrote this horrible software and they will laugh at you if you need... read more >>
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Version: Advanced File Lock 7.1.3451
"Very safe Encryption Software"
Pros: Very safe and small utility
Cons: Takes time for larger files
Summary: Very safe Encryption Software
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