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Folder Lock

Version: 6.2.5

Downloads Count: 42,019

License Type: Demo

Price: $40

Date Added: May 29, 2009

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

File Size: 2936 KB

Author: New Software's Professionals

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Editorial Review of Folder Lock

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: cruise197526

09-02-2009

Duration of ownership: 15 Months

Strengths: fast, reliable, secure, easy to use

Weaknesses: costly but worth it

Overall Evaluation: in spite of its cost i justlove it because it gives me unbreakable protection for my files and important documents. it is not only about locking it also offers encryption, and portability which is a great feature
Reviewed by: CherokeeWarrior2

08-19-2009

Duration of ownership: 3 Months

Strengths: Fast and Easy to Use.

Weaknesses: Cannot re-install software from Producer's disc when PC crashes.

Overall Evaluation: Not worth 10% of the $52.45 it costs. Support is by e-mail only and Support unable or unwilling to provide solution to problem. Useless in the long run.
Reviewed by: Abraham

12-02-2008

Duration of ownership: 1 Months

Strengths: data once locked can never ne unlocked by any mens except with my password.

Weaknesses: i am a current user of Folder Lock,I am using Folder Lock VERSION 6.05 and haven't fount any thing weaker nor faced any bug.

Overall Evaluation: Its only a month using Folder Lock,I am using its trial version and I am pretty much convinced to buy this extremely secure product,tested its each and every feature and was amazed to see it functioning perfectly,its stealth mode feature is outstanding,no one knows that I am using any security software to protect my data.
Reviewed by: DonaldBrendan

11-26-2008

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: the program is extremely powerful,uncrackable and no data recovery software can recover the data protected by it.

Weaknesses: Ive recently downloaded the new version and its working very good so far,haven't found any weaknesses yet.

Overall Evaluation: I am not an old user of Folder lock,before I was using other security products but they were not satisfying so I decided to download Folder Lock. I am using it new version now and I found it a bug free,rapid processing and a comprehensive security software.
Reviewed by: MathewHp

11-19-2008

Duration of ownership: 7 Months

Strengths: The locking and encrypting functions are flawless.

Weaknesses: did faced some problems with old versions but have faced any with the latest one..

Overall Evaluation: Complete security tool for me,I feel pretty much relax that my important files and folder are now protected and are also secured from viruses also,no one can't even think of hacking my files protected by Folder Lock,this software has fulfilled my security needs,I would strongly recommend Folder Lock.
Reviewed by: Ovaldo

11-10-2008

Duration of ownership: 8 Months

Strengths: Protects my files from network which I don't want to be shared on the network.

Weaknesses: Was facing trouble to transfer my protected data to portable disk and tried to view it on other pc but I failed and mailed my problem to the customer support who took immediate notice and replied a thorough solution.

Overall Evaluation: Its working flawlessly on my vista note book.The latest version 6.0.5 has awesome outlook and amazing features.I also have used the older versions but the new version is more easy to use with its upgraded features.The feature of Folder Lock which I like most is that I can also protect my cd's and dvd 's by it.I am pretty happy with program and their customer support.I strongly recommend Folder Lock.

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