Folder Lock is great security app that lets you password-protect files, folders and drives; encrypt your important files on-the-fly, backup files in real-time, protect portable drives, shred files & drives and clean history.
Folder Lock can password-protect, lock, hide and encrypt any number of files, folders, drives, pictures and documents in a matter of seconds. The protected files are hidden, cannot be deleted and are also inaccessible and highly secure. It can hides files from kids, friends and co-workers, and safeguards them from viruses, trojans, worms and spyware It can even protect 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 moved from one PC to another on a removable disk, without the need to install any software. Folder Lock locks files in Windows, DOS and even Safe Modes.
Folder Lock is well built, flexible application that offers more than just locking down folders. You also have the option to create virtual encrypted Wallets, for storing data such as addresses and bank information. You can also back up all of your encrypted data to the cloud. Folder Lock's configuration settings are comprehensive and password protected for extra security.
Folder Lock also comes with some additional options including 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.
Folder Lock is an excellent folder protection application that has Windows Explorer integration, Loads of lockable options and a wallet feature. It also comes with some good extras such as the back up and shred tools. Overall, Folder Lock is just what you need to secure your data in a simple, albeit ugly, interface.
Secure Folders provides protection for your sensitive files and documents by hiding them or locking them, and creating password-only access. No matter what you're trying to keep safe, this app gives you the tools to do it the way you want through its intuitive and streamlined interface.
While there is no Help file for this app, the controls are so straightforward that you should have no trouble finding your way around. Using the buttons at the top of the screen, you can add files by browsing from your computer. The files you select will appear in a list in the middle of the app window, and from there, you can choose which action you'd like to perform. The options include hiding the file, locking it, making it read-only, and making it a no-execution file. You can change the selected action, or remove an item from the list at any time, and you can enable or disable protection by clicking the button in the lower left-hand corner. In the Settings menu, you have the ability to turn on password protection, and set a password so that no one can get into the app and make changes without authorization. You can also go to the advanced settings menu to automatically remove secure folder traces from Windows recently used applications history for an additional safeguard.
Secure Folders is a free app that offers multiple types of protection for your files. It runs well and provides a nice array of features that are very accessible to users of all experience levels.
Secure Folder is an easy-to-use folder security software that lets you hide, lock and encrypt folders through an intuitive and simple interface. Secure Folder has been designed with the purpose to keep your files safe from prying eyes. It encrypts data using 256-bit AES encryption.
Secure Folder supports 3 types of modes: Hide, Lock and Encrypt User can select any or all of the 3 modes to secure folder. Main features: Unlimited number of folders can be protected. Simple, fast and user friendly interface. Implements 256-bit AES to encrypt files. Effective password protection. Uninstalling will not uncover locked folders. Windows Explorer integration. Supports Drag & Drop. Live update.
Secure Folder is meant for those users who wants to keep their files secret. It can be easily used by any novice user as it is very simple to use.