Folder Lock is an excellent, comprehensive folder locking program.
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.
Recent changes
Faster encryption and decryption
Enhancements made to stealth mode
Improved, user-friendly GUI
Windows 8 compatibility
New and enhanced secondary security features
Faster locking and unlocking
Pros
Windows Explorer integration
Loads of lockable options
Nice wallet feature
Good extras, like back up and shred
Cons
Ugly interface
