SafeHouse Explorer for U3 for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffJuly 27, 2010

Chances are, right now you have something on your computer that you would rather other people not see. Financial information, a diary, photographic evidence of a night of debauchery--you know what we're talking about. Fortunately for you, SafeHouse Explorer USB Flash Drive Encryption makes it easy to keep your private stuff private, on a flash drive or on your computer.

In our adventures as software reviewers, we see a lot of amateurish software, so it was a breath of fresh air when we opened SafeHouse Explorer and found a well-designed and well-explained program. The application walks first-time users through the process of creating a secure volume, setting a password, and moving sensitive files there. The program looks very much like Windows Explorer, and using it is much like moving files in and out of a regular folder; the main difference is that the files are protected by passwords and, more importantly, 256-bit encryption. Users can create as many SafeHouse Explorer volumes as they like of whatever size they like, and we especially like that volumes can be created on any drive--including USB flash drives--without a separate installation of the software. SafeHouse Explorer's online Help file is well-written and thorough, and the publisher also provides an informative video tutorial. We were impressed with both the looks and functions of SafeHouse Explorer, and we highly recommend it.

SafeHouse Explorer USB Flash Drive Encryption is free. The program installs politely but leaves a folder and desktop icon behind upon removal. We recommend this program to all users.

SafeHouse Explorer for U3 for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: July 27, 2010

Latest update: July 27, 2010

Version: 3.01

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 15,969

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

2.5/5

11 User Votes

Terrible product - kept getting errors
May 15, 2015
Pros
Nothing at all. Didn't work
Cons
Did multiple installs. Bare .EXE copy onto a USB stick, and also the full install onto my hard drive. No matter what I did, I could not get past the stupid "The file is not a correctly-formatted SafeHouse volume" error. I tried multiple formats on my USB stick - NTFS, exFAT - nothing worked.
Summary
Unsupported by 99% of drives
MalkereJanuary 7, 2014
Pros
Nothing many other programs already do.
Cons
Only works with special U3 drives. Does not at all work with any other type of drive.
Summary
Completely unusable by 99% of the market.
As advertised.
maine_scuba_diverJuly 2, 2011
Pros
Simple to operate. The self contained encryption software can be loaded on multiple flash drives for use on any system.
Cons
Requires a full installation of the Zip File on the initial computer hard-drive prior to the transfer of a small program to a memory stick. .
Summary
I wish I had discovered this free program prior to my buying an expensive Sandisk Memory Stick with proprietary encryption software pre-installed. This program is as secure as Sandisk's and can be installed on less expensive brand name sticks.
best is not enough for it
findwaqasApril 8, 2011
Pros
5 stars are very few for it.some thing best of bests
Cons
abusing editor for giving it less rank is necessary but leave it he may have problems.i bet it is best one on web.if u find best to it please tell me.
Summary
best of bests.please view the video how to use it
Requires a U3 Flash drive to install??
November 2, 2010
Pros
None, there is no pro I can see since it will not install without a U3 product.
Cons
Requires US Flash Drive to install
Summary
Don't waste your time downloading this unless you have a U3 Flash Drive, whatever or who ever U3 is, I am glad to know the name so I don't accidently purchase anything from them, if they would run this trick trying to get you to look at their software imagine the trick they will play once you are stuck with their products. Very poor form.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Nov 3, 2010<p/>Please disregard my review, I did not see I got the wrong version and posted before I found my error. The product is actually outstanding!
General Error after using product for several weeks
sechriestSeptember 22, 2010
Pros
I liked everything about it until it started giving me General Error messages on my created files.
Cons
I liked everything about it until it started giving me General Error messages on my created files.
Summary
I used the software for several weeks and after I thought my data was safe I removed my old data from my computer. Now when I try to open the Safehouse files I created I get a General Error message and all my data is lost.
Some serious flaws in this product
Oliv55July 1, 2010
Pros
Installs and runs from a USB using just the executable, and the vault you create to store your files. Interface is simple and easy to use, unlike a lot of others who overcomplicate theirs.
Cons
Two serious flaws. The first is that it installs registry keys on the PC you plug it into, and secondly it may leave copies of your personal files on the PC you use it on.
Summary
I liked the product as it was simple to use. Unfortunately, I discovered that it adds registry settings to each PC you plug the USB into and run app on. Some firms may regard this as unauthorised installation of software, and you could find yourselve in trouble. The fact the software does not warn you or make any attempt to delete these settings is poor design. Even more serious, when you plug your USB into a PC, you are given the option to install performance inhancements on that PC, which again could get you into trouble. If you chose to ignore this, the software will copy each file you work on into a Temp folder (and delete it once you have finished). However, when I removed my USB and then looked in the Temp folder, a number of my private documents were still there! This is like leaving your personal files lying around. In summary, use this on your own machines and you are fine. Use it on a work or public machine, and you can be in trouble.
Works as suggested and I'm very satisfied.
dina716May 22, 2010
Pros
I think it does exactly what is says it does. It hides folders you want hidden from others.
Cons
No cons for me; I like it.
Summary
Yes, it's free but you could lose all your data!
AppUserApril 30, 2010
Pros
Intuitive and user friendly interface.
Cons
Lost all my files: was moving all the folders from the "safe house" into another folder on the computer. I clicked cancel and all my folders disappeared. The Safe House app thought all the items had been moved and removed all reference to them. Gone!
Summary
Please be very careful when using this software, some parts work well, though the one which should keep things safe...well, that doesn't. Maybe the Pro version is more reliable - I'm not willing to find out...
A great product- pleasure to use!
cameron8276December 18, 2009
Pros
Ease of use 256 bit twofish encryption and use upto a 255 character long password volume sizes upto 2000 gb (2TB) LOADED with features. Awesome for a free aplication.
Cons
You cannot re size volumes in the free version (safehouse explorer)
Summary
It is brilliant. You can copy the files to a flash drive and run the app with no admin rights. Make a self extractable disk partition Huge password lenghts Lovly interface nearly perfect, you just cannot resize volumes in safehouse explorer, this is the reason why i gave it 4 stars not 5. It get's very anoying when you want to make a volume smaller or larger because you have to cut the safehouse volume on to your desktop then make another one on your flash drive which is the desired size, then open up bath and copy the files into the new volume. I highly recomend you download safehouse explorer. it is a must!

Developer’s Description

Encrypt files stored on USB Flash memory sticks.