Hide Files and Folders is an easy-to-use security utility working at Windows kernel level that you can use to password-protect certain files and folders, or to hide them securely from viewing and searching just with a click of mouse. Upon accessing any protected file or folder, a dialog box appears requesting the password. If a valid password is entered, the user gets access to the file or folder, otherwise not.

Hide Files and Folders does not modify your media in protecting your files or folders, it just uses a high-reliability VXD driver working at Windows kernel level. This guarantees that Hide Files and Folders will never lose your data, as may happen if you use other file- and folder-protecting software. Due to unique technology, the program also lets you protect system files and folders such as the Windows System, Registry and Swap files.

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Folder Lock is a fast file-security software that can password-protect, lock, hide and encrypt any number of files, folders, drives, pictures and documents in seconds. Protected files are hidden, undeletable, inaccessible and highly secure, it hides files from kids, friends and co-workers, and safeguards them from viruses, trojans, worms and spyware, even protects 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 taken from one PC to another on a removable disk, without the need to install any software. It locks files in Windows, DOS and even Safe Modes. Additional Options include 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.

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Anti-Porn parental controls can filter out adult websites (block porn), which contain objects unsuitable for children, and even filters out chat when offensive language is used. Anti-Porn software can automatically filter out tens of thousands of porn websites and you can also easily add in the websites which you don't want children to see. With Anti-Porn you can also filter out internet material by blocking particular key words.

Anti-Porn parental control software can supply the globe standard time, you can set the program to let your kids use internet at certain times on specific days. Anti-Porn keeps a complete log of all websites visited, filtered out or not, and keeps track of all material viewed on the computer, including files, images, music, and so on. You can have the inventory of your kid's computer history.

On the other hand adults, with the password, can surf the internet without restrictions.

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With more of us keeping sensitive data on our computers than ever before, the need to protect your data from the eyes of unwanted intruders is greater than ever. Of course, there are plenty of applications that allow you to encrypt your private data, but many of them come at a high price. Folder Vault is a relatively cheap alternative that blocks access to files, folders and archives through an interesting interface, which is completely styled around the theme of locking and protection.

Once installed, the program create a default protected folder called Folder Vault, to which any file on your PC can be added. One of the neat features of the software is that it can be run in Stealth mode, to avoid being detected and attacked. There are plenty of cool options locked within the app, such as the ability to auto-shutdown your machine after a designated number of failed password attempts. Handily the program includes a feature whereby once you enter a password, all of the files and folders within your protected folder become unblocked, saving you a lot of time.

I found the program was great for blocking files thanks to its powerful encryption algorithms. However, I was a little disappointed with the Hack Prevention and Automation modes, as these did not seem to work at all when I tried them.

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Lock My PC is an easy to use and compact tool for quick computer locking when you leave it unattended. It shows a lock screen, disables Windows hot keys and the mouse. You can lock your PC with a hotkey or from the system tray. To unlock the computer you must enter correct password only. The program can log invalid password entry attempts and has option to keep your PC locked even if power failure occurs or someone switches it off and on.

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SafeLogon is a multi-user and password-based access control utility that enhances and complements the Windows built-in logon and authentication system. In other words, SafeLogon allows you to protect your system from unauthorized access, both at home or at work.

SafeLogon is fully configurable and allows its Administrator to:

• Restrict Windows access to certain users, with the option to control the days of the week and the time of the day the user is allowed to log on and use the system.
• Define temporary users who expire after a number of logins and/or when the system reaches a date limit.
• Keep track of all the users making use of the system, including the failed logon attempts.
• Export the whole program configuration to easily extend it from one computer to another one of similar characteristics.
• Apply important security-related tweaks for controlling user access to key Windows components, such as Control Panel, Desktop and Explorer, Network, Start Menu and Taskbar, Display, and so on.

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Protect your computer and restrict access to the Internet with Security Administrator. This nice password-protected security utility enables you to impose a variety of access restrictions to protect your privacy and stop others from tampering with your PC.

You can deny access to each individual component of several Control Panel applets, including Display, Network, Passwords, Printers, System and Internet Options. You can disable your boot keys, context menus, DOS windows, Registry editing, Internet and Network access. Hide your desktop icons, individual drives, Start menu items, or even the entire taskbar.

You can apply password protection to Windows and restrict users from running specific applications, view statistics of computer usage and security restrictions can be applied universally or to specific computer users.

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PC Restrictor is designed to quickly give an administrator a high level of control over personal computers running the Windows 95/98 operating system. PC Restrictor allows an administrator to enable or disable specific areas of functionality within the OS. The structure of the program is a wizard that walks the administrator through several screens to configure the security settings.

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With Win-Guard Pro you can password protect your programs, windows and web pages in one easy to use program. What's more, there is also encryption for your personal files and folders. It offers an all-in-one security solution for your computer with extra features to lock the desktop, boot keys, task keys, blocking software installations and internet access.

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Access Denied XP is a security program for Windows 2000/XP. It allows you to set up passwords that prevent unauthorized use of your PC and protect your private information. With Access Denied XP you can lock your desktop easily with a few clicks or through the use of a hotkey after which you can be sure that no one has access to your vital files. However if some one does try to gain access to your computer, Access Denied XP's shield will record these attempts to log files and you can see the intruder's stabs. To be warned means to be armed.

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A powerful and easy to use tool that offers all you could possibly need for peace of mind.

Features:

• Instantly Lock your computer - keeps everyone out but you
• Optional boot protection
• Icon Tray mouse-click instantly locks computer from any other application
• Hot Keys for instant locking
• Logs all failed attempts; notifies you of the would-be intruder
• Screensaver Feature Locks PC while you're away
• Online Help
• Full Install/Uninstall Support
• Free Upgrades

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If you have ever had a file that you would like to block other users from accessing, this is the program for you. Using the program you can disable particular files and to prevent anyone from changing your settings, the program itself is password protected.

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Access Lock is an easy-to-use system-tray security utility you can use to secure your desktop when you are away from your computer. Just configure the program, define a password and double click the Access Lock system-tray icon every time you need to disable and hide your desktop.

While it is locked, the system keys and taskbar are disabled and the mouse cursor is trapped, unauthorized password entries are met with an audio alert and logged to disk. The only thing available in this mode is a pop-up password-entry dialog with an input area for the password that restores your desktop.

Access Lock enables you to lock your PC by two methods. The first one hides your desktop and shows a screen saver while the second one does not hide it allowing others to see what is on screen. It also prevents unauthorized access on boot and allows people around to leave messages while the system is locked.

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Deskman is a simple tool that assists you in keeping the contents of your computer out of the reach of others. The software offers efficient and secure protection and is very easy to configure and use thanks to its intuitive interface. With plenty of configuration options, you should have no trouble in finding a level of security that you are satisfied with.

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The most optimal parental control and security solution for all Windows-PCs (incl. XP). Set time limits for the PC and/or the Internet and block/filter unwanted Internet contents. Limit access to internal Windows components and personal folders. A protocol informs you at any time as to what happened on your computer and when. Access is protected via password. Several safety steps for young computer whizzes that are too smart.

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WinLock is a comprehensive security program for personal or publicly accessible computers running the Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT/2000/XP operating system. It is a program that ensures that only authorized people can access sensitive information on your computer. With WinLock you can control how long others can use your computer. It runs from the Windows System Tray and requires a password to gain access to the available settings.

The program loads automatically with Windows and allows you to add an optional startup message, provide audio notification, and set the time limit. Once that limit is reached, Windows is summarily shut down. You can toggle the timer on and off from the tray. Whether you're worried about coworkers going on the network and gaining unauthorized access to your private files, or your kids messing up your work files, WinLock is a software-only solution to your security needs.

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This software for Microsoft Windows allows you to limit access to the Internet by user and/or time of day. It is also possible to activate time (and download) quotas, so that users can only spend a specific number of minutes online every day, week or month.

The program has the following features:

• Works with any kind of Internet connection, modem or broadband.
• Keeps track of who is using the Internet, and when.
• Limit Internet access by user, time of day, online time or the amount of data downloaded.
• Can show detailed statistics, including a top list of who has spent the most time online.
• Works with both Windows 2000 and XP.
• Easy to configure and use and also has an intuitive, clean interface.

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Folder Guard is a powerful computer security software that you can use to control access to files, folders, and other Windows resources, such as Control Panel, Start Menu, and so on. You can use Folder Guard to lock your personal files and folders with passwords, to stop other users from peeking into your records.

You can even completely hide your private folders from virtually all applications, and such folders would remain invisible until you enter a valid password. You can also protect sensitive system files from modification or destruction, disable access to the removable drives, restrict access to the Control Panel, and more.

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Hide Folders XP is a simple but ingenious program for Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 users. Every day we trust our personal files to a computer. Who knows how many people will want to get access to them? If you share your computer with co-workers, children, spouse or your computer is always connected to the Internet, your private files are under threat of being revealed.

With Hide Folders XP you can easily protect any number of folders and files on your computer. You can select any file or folder to protect from the program, drag-and-drop them from Windows Explorer into the Hide Folders XP window or just right click mouse button on a file or folder in Explorer and select "Hide & Lock with Hide Folders XP" from the drop-down menu.

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myWIFIzone lets you decide who gets blocked from your WiFi network and who doesn't with a click of the mouse. So you can give "Uncle Bill" in Apartment 301 free access, while blocking "Freddy Freeloader" who lives on the second floor. You don't need to wade through tedious router logs or set up complicated firewalls. myWIFIzone gives you real-time alerts, event logging and intruder blocking right from your PC or laptop.

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