Folder Access Pro for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 8, 2008

What's worse? Unreliable security or no security at all? That's the question posed by Folder Access Pro, an underpowered utility that claims to protect your data by locking your folders with a password. Compared to simple encryption programs, Folder Access Pro is very quick and very easy to use. You only have to right-click a folder in Windows Explorer to lock or unlock it without opening the main program window. However, Folder Access Pro doesn't encrypt the folder, and savvy users can hack the protection with several mouse clicks. They merely need to stop the program with any process-exploring utility, including Task Manager. At that point, locked folders are as good as open. Folder Access Pro scores points for its freeware price, and it might do for keeping out small children or clueless users, but it's very poorly suited to any situation wherein security really matters.

Folder Access Pro for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: January 15, 2004

Latest update: November 8, 2008

Version: 2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

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Total Downloads: 416,102

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3/5

65 User Votes

not very secure
leader4236June 6, 2012
Pros
easy to use
Cons
too easy to use
Summary
DON'T USE THIS UTILITY!!!! It's a *S*C*A*M*!!!!!!!!!!!
ph0enix2003June 11, 2010
Pros
none, none
Cons
There is nothing secure about it
Summary
All this utility does is add a GUID to the folder name. It doesn't lock or encrypt anything. In order to see the files all you have to do is rename the "secure" folder and remove the GUID from the name. CNET should remove this utility from their downloads.
opmaco right
Kaye207October 29, 2009
Pros
this is a good program and easy to use but easily unlocked just follow opmacos instructions and walla open
Cons
will not buy a program now untill I have read the reviews, thanks opmanco for the info,
Summary
do not buy this program not secure
Lock or Unlock does not always take the first time.
danpen42April 25, 2009
Pros
efficient, does what it is supposed to do most of the time
Cons
erratic, requires multiple tries to get it to work sometimes.
Summary
SIMPLY AWSOME!!! GREAT!!! FREE-0 LIMITATIONS
sidonfire123December 22, 2008
Pros
free but it actually works. the best software 2 to lock/unlock files n folders. keep ur data private n away from access by others CAUTION:plz dont forget ur password
Cons
none as i hv come across so far
Summary
see pros n cons
Win32:Rootkit-gen [Rtk]
batukapurAugust 14, 2008
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Avast antivirus detected 'Win32:Rootkit-gen [Rtk]'
Summary
Unprofessional Enough - Consequences Caused!
Mike0August 11, 2008
Pros
"One might like that some folders can be locked"
Cons
After Uninstalling Folder Access, a forgotten folder has not been unlocked. Therefore, it lead for the deletion of 10 GB were excited in that folder!
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renee_tagleJuly 25, 2008
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Cons
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gwawangJune 22, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
it is great
himbhaMay 20, 2008
Pros
Cons
I have lost my password, now I can not access my folder. can any one help me about it? There is no option to change or recover password if you forget it.
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Developer’s Description

By Topdownloads

Password-protect your files and folders.

Folder Access Pro is a new security tool that lets you lock your files and folders with your personal password. Now nobody but you can access your most sensitive information. Locking folders and files also effectively protects you from malicious programs such as viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. All you have to do is drag the file or folder you want to lock to the Folder Access Pro window.