Pros
very simple and easy to get around this software
Cons
anyone can access locked files by running linux on your system
Summary
its of no use if someone tries to access files using linux
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Pros
Somewhat protects ONE file of your choosing..
Cons
Slow for the most part, in practically everything it does, encrypting and opening files alike. My biggest reason for actually taking the time to come onto cnet and actually flame this program is for the fact that i simply cannot uninstall this program. I found an encrypt-er that suits my needs but already had the My lockbox installed. Got around uninstalling it with I/Obit uninstaller and it froze my computer... Odd, but i force restarted (hard shutdown) when i rebooted it and tried it through the same route again thinking it was a fluke, i was met with the same results, and have been in practically every other method I have tried in unistalling this program...
Summary
Not entirely sure if it has to do with problems in compatibility with win 8 or if my machine is conflicting with another encryption software but i find myself with a new fairly useless permanent program on my computer.... So i suppose if you have windows 8 be a little weary of downloading and installing this program. Hope others have had better luck with it on win 8 and it's just me.
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Pros
Quick and simple.
Cons
Often I found my folder unlocked if my pc goes off for any power failure.
Summary
I am happy using it
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Pros
Simple interface, very convenient. I used it all the time on my old PC setup.
Cons
Can cause crashes with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
Summary
The big problem for me is that under Windows 7, using Malwarebytes, it crashes the system at startup, unless you disable Malwarebytes real-time protection from auto-starting (and it's very easy to forget to start it later). The publisher is explicit about this.
Also: be aware that there's no encryption, and the hidden files are easily found by starting the PC under Linux.
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Pros
works great for locking up folder with many in it, and hides the folder after locked.
Cons
once you lose the password, you can't uninstall it or get a new password. I miss my lockbox. I am locked out until get a new password.
Summary
great but locked out. If anyone can help let me know here.
Updated on May 6, 2013
I just reinstalled mylock box and got a new password so I get to use My Lockbox again. :) sweet!
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Reply by xvsdga on April 14, 2013
try to open folders in safe mode or use minixp via hirebootcd or use linux cd to boot n copy contents.
Pros
Easy and efficient
Cons
Limited to 1 folder in free edition
Summary
Block access to specific folder(s) on you computer. Cannot be searched through Windows Search function...
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Pros
Very easy to use. Free. Does what it says it will do. Only takes one folder but that can be worked around by making up sub-folders for various files in one main folder.
Cons
Only takes one folder.
Summary
This program is quick, easy to use, no learning curve and free.
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Pros
I works great! Locks folders and makes them disappear.
Cons
The only con is that it only locks one folder, not much of a con.
Summary
My Lockbox has worked perfectly since the first day that I loaded it. All updates went in without a hitch.
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Pros
What I needed for a shared machine.
Hides desktop shortcuts to the locked folder
Cons
When unlocked the desktop icon does not appear in its original position, it appears as a New item.
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Very simple, works just fine. No problems at all.
Cons
Very simple, works just fine. No problems at all.
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