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DESlock+

By Data Encryption Systems Free Editors' Rating
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Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Feb 27, 2009

DESlock promises to encrypt your files, folders, and e-mails. It also includes a file shredder. While it works fine, the program seems to be cobbled together.

Installing DESlock was a long process. When you first run the program, you'll have to set up a key. A wizard walks you through the process, which involves entering your e-mail address. It took us a few minutes to get acquainted with the program, because it isn't very cohesive. Accessing each feature requires a different action. Clicking on the taskbar shortcut reveals the program options; right-clicking on the file or folder reveals the encryption tool; dragging and dropping a file to the desktop icon shreds it. The file shredder worked just fine. The encryption feature also worked well. We right-clicked on a file, selected the encryption option, entered our key, and the program quickly produced the encrypted file on our desktop. Clicking the same file takes you through the decryption process, which was just as fast and easy. We were disappointed, however, to find that the e-mail encryption feature only works for Outlook. You can't set up Web-based e-mail programs, a feature found in other programs.

The 60-day trial is more than enough time to play around with the program. Still, there are plenty of free, fully functional encryption tools that handle more than Outlook.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 4.4.167

Version 4.4.167 has fixed a problem where a users session was not being released when logging out of Windows or when a Remote Desktop Session is closed.

General

Release February 6, 2013
Date Added February 6, 2013
Version 4.4.167

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Windows, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP
Additional Requirements None

Popularity

Total Downloads 10,686
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Developer's Description

The DESlock+ is FIPS 140-2 Validated and compatible with all other versions of the software. It uses strong, proven key-based encryption and incorporates our patented key-sharing technology so you won't be limited to protecting files, folders and e-mail with passwords. With full key management built in, DESlock+ allows you to encrypt e-mails, files and folders, virtual disks and archives and also includes a secure 'Shredder' to securely delete your information when you are done with it. If you need to protect more than personal data on your home PC, DESlock+ has business versions which include encryption for removable media and full disk encryption.
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