Folder Lock
Delivers AES 256-bit encryption, instant password-protected file and folder locking, file hiding, shredding, online backup, USB drive security, audit trail, and stealth mode features, supporting documents, videos, images, and wallet details across drives.
Cost / License
- Pay once
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Features
- AES Encryption
- Encrypt Folder
Tags
- locking-folders
- folder-protection
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What is Folder Lock?
Folder Lock is a software application for file locking, folder protection, and file encryption. It secures files and folders by locking and password protecting them, and can also encrypt files and secure USB drives. It uses AES 256-bit military-grade encryption or can hide your files, providing an effective way to protect sensitive information. Folder Lock also offers online backup for encrypted 'Lockers' for added security. The software can lock, hide, and password protect files, folders, and drives almost instantly, making them accessible only through the software interface.
Folder Lock information
Developed by
NewSoftwares LLC Licensing
Proprietary and Commercial product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $40 and $50.Alternatives
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- 4.16 avg rating
Comments and Reviews
SIMPLE & RELIABLE !!
Over Many Years, I have Tested And Installed NUMEROUS Encryption Programs. The BANE of most of them is their Excessive Complexity!!
“Folder Lock” by NewSoftwares.net is VERY Distinct in this regard — Setting things up was Easy-Peazy!! {{That is NOT to say that you needn’t read the SIMPLE instructions—I Highly Recommend that you DO—Since you are talking about Your DATA!!}} But what this DOES Mean is that the Instructions are CLEAR, BRIEF, & even a Tad Repetitive. And if you DO have a Question, The "FAQ" Page is Extremely Thorough; THEN, if you STILL have a Question, Their Support Email Works Quite Well (Altho, response takes about 2 days—Still, Quite Acceptable).
I HIGHLY Recommend FOLDER LOCK for ALL of your Security Needs!! Over the Years, my LOCKED Folders on my PC have accumulated a TON of Various Folders, Subfolders, ETC., & I just throw my stuff in there and it is Perfectly Hidden & Securely ENCRYPTED. And the one time that I did need email-support with a question, they responded with courtesy.
But MAINLY, they meet my Number ONE Requirement for all of my Encryption Programs:::
Folder Lock IS Simple, Simple, & umm, EASY!! –– HIGHLY Recommended! – Chuck
It's a fine program but almost impossible for me to use. As a PC nerd I frequently change my hardware and software but the licencing system frequently prevents me from using the program which I purchased. I got this message from the developer when I could not register my serial (again): 'Folder Lock switches to trial mode, under the following circumstances: If a user installs a new windows user license or an already registered Folder Lock key; he or she makes changes/upgrades the hardware on his/her PC e.g. new motherboard hard drive etc.; logs in from another windows user account and sometimes even your anti-virus can prevent license registration, restricting communication with our servers.'
Better to use an alternative application which will work after installing upgrades or a different OS.
I totally agree with this opinion. I've been using and stopping for years, and I've been looking for a different alternative. Annoying the original user is the biggest drawback of the program.
Guidofawkes:: I was not able to tell from your review whether NewSoftwares.net FORCED you to Re-Purchase “Folder Lock” -- OR Whether they simply made you go through the complete Registration Process Again! Could you please tell me whether or not they were Requiring Payment for the 2nd Registration? I have used "Folder Lock" for years. When my last computer died of old-age, I RE-INSTALLED Folder Lock & NewSoftwares.net Re-Registered on the new computer without any issue (Except for a couple days for them to respond). Thank You! – Chuck
It launches 2 (or 3) program and one service when windows starts, and even if you disable them from startup etc., the program activates them next time automatically. Otherwise its easy to use and I actually like UI etc.
I've been using and stopping for years, and I've been looking for a different alternative. Annoying the original user is the biggest drawback of the program.
Folder Lock should be named "Folder Hide". According to help file, it can hide and/or lock a folder, but it is not true. You cannot only lock a folder without hiding it.
Other than that, it works as promised.
It is a blessing to have such a feature packed software that too easy to use. Its user friendly interface makes data security such an easy task for people like me. To me, it is the best data security software at the moment.
If it is "the best data security software" why then just 3 stars (I agree with the rating, just curious about your reasons).
it's more like a spyware application because whenever you connect to the internet, it connects to it's server in the background to check the serial number and etc. so it slows your speed. and when you run folderlock cpu usage increases. I don't like it. I prefer folder guard instead of folderlock, because it's faster and reliable.
[Edited by afshar62, July 11]