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Joe Wainer

Updated 5 months ago

If you have folders and files that you'd like to keep private, you should check out Folder Lock. It's not a free app, like My Lockbox, but it does have excellent configuration options and lots of ways of keeping important and private documents away from prying eyes.

How does it work?

Folder Lock gives you several options. Firstly, it's integrated with Windows Explorer, so if there's a file or folder you'd like to lock, simply find it and right click. From here, you'll have the option to lock or shred. If you open the program interface, you'll have loads more options, including the ability to lock and encrypt files, protect USB sticks, CDs and DVDs and encrypt email attachments.

What other features are there?

Folder Lock is a really flexible program and offers much more than just locking folders. You can also create virtual encrypted Wallets, for storing things like addresses and bank data, and also back up all of your encrypted data to the cloud. Folder Lock's configuration settings are also comprehensive and, obviously enough, password protected.

Overall opinion

Folder Lock is a great program. There are lots of free folder locking apps out there, but not many have the multiple features and ease of use of this one. Download it and give it a try - we think you'll like it.

Folder Lock is an excellent folder protection app. We heartily recommend it.

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Joe Wainer

Joe Wainer is a content writer with a strong interest in technology and software. He enjoys exploring new apps, games, and tools, translating his findings into reviews that are clear and accessible. His background also includes coding projects, adding practical insight to his evaluations.

  • Pros

    • Windows Explorer integration
    • Loads of lockable options
    • Nice wallet feature
    • Good extras, like back up and shred
  • Cons

    • Ugly interface
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Also available in other platforms

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Folder Lock for PC

  • Trial version
  • 3.6
    1864
  • 2M
  • V10.1.13

User reviews about Folder Lock

3.6

19 reviews

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    Anonymous user

    Very good folder lock i like this folder lock so match pleace

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    Anonymous user

    Sir its work realy good but I have secure my folder about 1 year ago. but suddenly application deleted and now I can't backup my file please help. File are so important to me.

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    Anonymous user

    It is very good and it is very easy it is splendid i like it

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    Anonymous user

    Very nice this !. It's very important to me.so thank you for providing this ?

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    Anonymous user

    Its best. it is very nice and good with appropriate safty locker which helps me very much for further processing

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    Anonymous user

    I can't believe folder lock will now be available in portuguese.. Ive submitted 3 bugs in total for folder lock in the last 1 year and i got an email from them that they solved my request in particular, i was so happy and i couldn't believe that a software company would care about my needs….you guys rock.. Pros: Update UIBug Free Cons: Add more featuresWindows 10 bug fix

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99/100

Score result: Clean

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