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Folder Lock

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Folder Lock Advanced locks your personal photos, videos, audio files, memos, documents and wallet cards detail with unbreakable password-protection.

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  • Windows
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
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  1.  AES Encryption
  2.  Encrypt Folder

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  • locking-folders
  • folder-protection

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  • Developed by

    US flagNewSoftwares LLC
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $40 and $50.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 2.7
  • Alternatives

    47 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • German
    • Japanese
    • Polish
    • Chinese
    • Spanish

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File ManagementSecurity & Privacy

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  •   Updated Nov 12, 2024
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Our users have written 9 comments and reviews about Folder Lock, and it has gotten 7 likes

Folder Lock was added to AlternativeTo by PiCroft on Aug 2, 2009 and this page was last updated Jun 3, 2024.

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Top Positive Comment
Chuck
Jun 3, 2020
-1

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

Top Negative Comment
guidofawkes
Mar 21, 2018
3

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.

janessa
Feb 19, 2020

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.

Chuck
Jun 3, 2020

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

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Sep 12, 2021
0

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.

janessa
Feb 19, 2020
0

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.

RipIxi
May 19, 2019
0

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.

pauledward
Nov 5, 2014
0

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.

RipIxi
May 19, 2019

If it is "the best data security software" why then just 3 stars (I agree with the rating, just curious about your reasons).

afshar62
Jul 11, 2013
0

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]

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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.

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