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Folder Lock

Version: 6.0.1

Downloads Count: 40,505

License Type: Demo

Price: $40

Date Added: Oct 9, 2008

Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003

File Size: 2830 KB

Author: New Software's Professionals

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Folder Lock keeps your data safe from prying eyes. This utility lets you create lockers on your PC where you can store the files and folders you'd like to safeguard--and you can choose which level of security to use.

You create a folder by choosing its location (anywhere on your PC) and giving it a name. You can then drag and drop the files and folders you'd like to add, and can choose whether to encrypt the data with 256-bit AES encryption, or to simply lock the information by password-protecting it. Encrypting the data takes a little longer (it took about three minutes to encrypt a 10GB folder on my PC), but doing so is obviously more secure than just using a password.

You can transfer your lockers to USB drives or optical discs, and can opt to have Folder Lock securely delete the original data once you've moved the files to a locker. Once your lockers are created they cannot be deleted without entering your password.

Folder Lock includes some additional security features, including the ability to remove your recent document history and clear your clipboard, and you can opt to have it lock down or shut down your PC after a certain number of failed login attempts. You can also run the program in stealth mode so that other users won't be able to see your lockers.

The interface is slick: It looks like an actual locked vault, and you'll see the handle spinning as your locker opens to reveal your data. But it's a bit too cute for my taste, especially when the design makes some of the features--like the advanced settings--difficult to access.

I wasn't able to hammer away at the Folder Lock's encryption to see if it will stand up to a real hacker. But if you're simply looking to keep your private data private, this is an easy way to do so.

Note: The trial version is good for 35 uses, and restricts the size of your encrypted lockers to 25MB.

--Liane Cassavoy

Description of Folder Lock

Folder Lock is a fast file-security program 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, brute force attacks to crack the password is not possible. It hides files from kids, friends and co-workers, safeguards them from viruses, trojans, worms and spyware, and even protects them from networked PCs, 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. Works on Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/Me/98 and all kinds of disk types like FAT16, FAT32, NTFS. Folder Lock is the most downloaded file-security program in the market today.

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Reviewed by: KevinStremme

07-02-2008

Duration of ownership: 1 Months

Strengths: None. Not secure.

Weaknesses: No security whatsoever. Your data can easily be found and viewed.

Overall Evaluation: Horrible. This is putting people's data at risk when they are told it is secure. I found a comparable product for 1/2 the the price that is much more secure (InviziVault)
Reviewed by: FlBob68

05-15-2008

Duration of ownership: 4 Months

Strengths: None--it wouldn't install on Vista Home Premium

Weaknesses: Absolutely no support from the source--3 efforts to contact without response. The failed install has left dregs on my machine that can't be deleted and interfere with other software, e.g. System Mechanic. By "coincidence" the charge card I used had $900 of charges to a German software co. soon after.

Overall Evaluation: I would not suggest anyone deal with this program or its writers. PC World should take it off their site!
Reviewed by: bgreen

11-16-2006

Duration of ownership: 0 Months

Strengths: Nice Interface. Simple instructions.

Weaknesses: Does not hide or encrypt files only alters XP settings. Files are found unaltered if you connect the hard drive to another computer.

Overall Evaluation: A complete farce.

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