- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (25-use trial); $39.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: September 21, 2009
- Total Downloads: 1,268,902
- Downloads last week: 6,294
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 890 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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.
Publisher's description
From NewSoftwares :Folder Lock is a fast file encryption software that can also password protect folders, lock files and protect USB Drives and lock CD/DVDs. Folder Lock creates encrypted storages called 'Lockers'. You can keep as many of your private files and folders in your Locker and password protect it with a single click. You can transfer, secure and backup these Lockers. Lockers are portable, you can keep them in USB Drives, CD/DVD, & notebooks or transfer them via email or upload. These Lockers are undeletable on the computer where Folder Lock is installed. You can create as many Lockers as you want. Different users can create different Lockers with different passwords as well. With Folder Lock, you can choose either to encrypt using 256-bit AES on-the-fly encryption or lock files, folders and drives anywhere on your computer. Each Locker can contain your encrypted files as well as your personal list of locked items. Furthermore, Folder Lock's options like hack monitoring, stealth mode, data shredding, history cleaning, auto protection, portable USB autoplay feature & virtual keyboard can enhance file locking and encryption beyond anything ever achieved. In addition, a locker's delete, move and rename are password protected to prevent data loss.
What's new in this version:
In version 6.3 Folder Lock's Portability feature now supports all types of removable/external storage devices.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.6 stars out of 890 votes
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Version: Folder Lock 6.3
"Good experience of using folder lock"
Pros: Its been a good experience using Folder lock software,all of its features are secure and safe.I use it to protect my files at office and home also,stealth mode feature is flawless,leaving no clue for anyone that I am using any security software.
Cons: It is a very good software working falwlessly on my computer. I love its stealth mode feature
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Folder Lock 6.3
Pros: Absolutely what you want to secure files and foldes. I tried this just once and fell in love with it. I protect my movies I download from the internet and some pictures of my girl friend with it. Great Product!
Cons: I want more from this company...
Summary: I am fascinated by the product's architecture or whatever they call it. I protected 224 GBs of my videos and pictures with it and it did a great job. The program performs both encryption and locking at the same time and is the fastest product for se... read more >>
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Version: Folder Lock 6.3
"Don't install, riddles with bugs"
Pros: Nothing whatsoever
Cons: When uninstalling this product you cannot get rid of it totally. If you need to reinstall and access data through the program it is a nightmare. Read other comments about the insecure access through Mac and windows
Summary: Absolute Mickey Mouse program for inexperienced users.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Folder Lock 6.3
"useful and portable security device"
Pros: No doubt folder lock is an excellent application. I like its portability feature. I?ve encrypt thousands of pics using its portability feature and now I carry my pics with myself in my usb and can access them on any computer
Cons: no cons found but if you forget your password, you cannot recover your data, so always remember your password.
Summary: No doubt folder lock is an excellent application. I like its portability feature. I?ve encrypt thousands of pics using its portability feature and now I carry my pics with myself in my usb and can access them on any computer without installing folde... read more >>
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Version: Folder Lock 6.3
Pros: it is the safest and easy to use. even a child can use it.
Cons: If we forget the password we lose it. so an option must be given so that only user of it can avoid the loss of Data.Its folder is not normal.Extracted folder and original folder is not deletable
Summary: I like it because it is the best tool to maintain my privacy..
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