- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (15-day trial); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: December 12, 2005
- Total Downloads: 86,080
- Downloads last week: 1,671
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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 :Password-protect any file instantly by clicking on it. Advanced File Lock works with all file types including pictures and movies. Once a file is locked, none of its contents can be viewed.
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User reviews of Advanced File Lock 1.5.2167
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 70 votes
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10 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced File Lock 1.5.2167
Pros: I've been using Advanced File Lock a lot, and I've never had any problems. It's very useful and works well and fast.
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced File Lock 1.5.2167
"Fast and really easy to use."
Pros: Great software. You can encrypt any type of file on your computer in a second. Even works with movies.
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced File Lock 1.5.2167
Pros: The software works well and fast. Plus, there are easy steps to follow, nothing complicated.
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced File Lock 1.5.2167
Pros: This is the best download that I have find to lock down a confidential file. All you have to do is right-click on the file.
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9 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced File Lock 1.5.2167
"Fastest way I've found to encrypt a file."
Pros: My favorite part about this program is that all you have to do is right click on a file, type in a password and you are done. I've tried other programs that are too complex to learn or use. This one is easy.
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