- Softonic Rating:
- Very good
- License:
- Evaluation
- Added:
- December 29, 2006
- Updated:
- May 23, 2007
- Publisher:
- Website
- File size:
- 2.12 MB
- Downloads:
- 4,743
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“Hide confidential files in a protected folder”
Folder Lock is a fast file-security software that can password-protect, lock, hide and encrypt any number of files, folders, drives, pictures and documents in seconds. Protected files are hidden, undeletable, inaccessible and highly secure, it hides files from kids, friends and co-workers, and safeguards them from viruses, trojans, worms and spyware, even protects them from networked PCs or cable users and hackers.
Files can also be protected on USB Flash Drives, Memory Sticks, CD-RW, floppies and notebooks. Protection works even if files are taken from one PC to another on a removable disk, without the need to install any software. It locks files in Windows, DOS and even Safe Modes. Additional Options include Stealth Mode, Hacker Attempt Monitoring, Shred files, AutoLock, Auto Shutdown PC, Lock your PC, Erase PC tracks, 256-bit Blowfish Encryption and Context Menu in Explorer.
Languages:
English, Spanish, German, French, Dutch, Italian
Recent changes in Folder Lock:
- Now Folder Lock automatically locks and hides your files and folders kept inside the 'Locker' folder in case you forget to lock when shutting down or restarting your computer. You no longer need to remember each time before shutting down your PC to lock any folder. Tooltips added to the browse list so that you can easily see the complete folder paths in 'Unlock folders' list when you move your mouse pointer to the list. Many other fixes and enhancements.
Limitations:
Restricted to 35 uses
Minimum requirements for Folder Lock:
- OS: Win95/98/98SE/Me/2000/NT/XP/2003/Vista
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- Currently 8/10.
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- Currently 7/10.
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You need to set your password
about Folder Lock - 27 Feb 2007Hi C1001, We've uploaded Folder Lock to 5.7.0. The download should work well now. Concerning your password issue, it's perfectly normal that Folder Lock asks you a password at the start. The first... read more
Buggy and NO support
Had a corrupt install and he app page load blank. Tried uninstalling it and was prompted o enter a password that I never created. Emailed the company several times but have never received a reponse... read more
Floder Lock Stinks
Nasty piece of software. You really don't need it, mostly you don't need the hassle it causes you. look around the net and you'll see what problems others have had with it. Files they have encrypt... read more
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