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Though we could have done without the product pushes, this comprehensive file encryption program left our files safe and secure.
MyWinLocker has a professionally designed user interface, but there's some wasted space thanks to the product advertisements. However, aside from those, we found the tab-style fairly easy to navigate. The encryption feature can be accessed several ways--through the main interface, by right-clicking on a specific file or folder, or through Windows Explorer. We like the option to use our master password or create a new one to encrypt the file. Test files were easily and successfully created, and we were able to decrypt them just as easily. As an added bonus, the program also features a personal storage disk option that lets you privately store your files. Novices will appreciate the ease of setting it up. And like the encryption and decryption features, we were able to quickly access it through the main interface or through our Windows Explorer.
The program did leave behind a few files that had to be manually removed after it was uninstalled. The ads on the interface are a small price to pay for this effective freeware, and we recommend for all users.
Publisher's Description
From Egis Technology:
With over 10 million installations worldwide, MyWinLocker lets you take control of your privacy. Hidden files will never get any attention. Using the new Yo-Safe to store your important or sensitive data is just so easy. The advanced encryption technology allows you to protect your files at any time. With the trouble-free self-decrypting feature, you can now freely communicate and share files with your friends and family in a totally secured way. MyWinlocker ensures the confidentiality, convenience and security of your files.
What's new in this version: Version 4.0.14.29 includes new Live Update notification, user friendly interface and increases stability for Yo-Safe in Windows XP.
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All versions:
2.7 starsout of 29 votes
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1.2 starsout of 5 votes
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"Absolute garbage"
Version: MyWinLocker 4.0.14.29
Pros
None
Absolutely noneCons
Everything
Absolutely everythingSummary
Tips for those looking to uninstall this #it:
1. Download and install "Revo Uninstaller"
2. Choose the "Force Uninstall" option (a button on the main bar)
3. Search for MyWinLocker in the program name field
4. It will find any left over Registry keys, and files buried in the file system.
5. Remove/delete ALL of those keys/files, **BUT BE CAREFUL WHEN MESSING WITH REGISTRY KEYS**
6. SUCCESS!
7. Optional: Uninstall Revo -
"Pointless waste of disk space"
Version: MyWinLocker 4.0.14.29
Pros
Didn't cost me anything - came with my Acer Revo
Cons
Everything else. I didn't need it on a media PC, and removing it (after discovering that you have to tick the boxes in the "Install" window that appears in response to the "Uninstall" request!) freed up valuable space, and allowed the PC to run faster, as it seems the MyWinLocker processes are always running.
Summary
May be useful to some people, but to me just a waste of space that was awkward to delete.
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"Impossible to remove"
Version: MyWinLocker 4.0.14.29
Pros
Can't think of any
Cons
Causes problems with Windows Backup
Near impossible to uninstall - Google "uninstall mywinlocker" before you install it.Summary
Crappy bloatware. Arg...
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"Major Flaw"
Version: MyWinLocker 4.0.14.29
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
When you encrypt any file it makes an unencripted copy and leaves it in the c/users/user/appdata/local/temp/mywinlocker
Making this application pretty much useless? Strange they overlooked this? Prob why its free on win7 -
"disgusting software"
Version: MyWinLocker 4.0.14.29
Pros
not that I know of
Cons
they made it very difficult to remove from the computer. They force you to have it, they force you to like it, they force you to pay for it, and they force you to waste your time dealing with it.
Summary
people playing ugly tricks like this should not stay in business.
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