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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With Gili File Lock you can easily hide data (files, folders, or even whole drives) or block access to any file, folder or drive. Simply select the elements you want to hide or lock, and press the appropriate button. Restoring them to normal status is just as easy.

Once the selected files and folders have been hidden, they'll remain invisible to other users. If you prefer to lock them, they'll be visible but only accessible if you enter the right password.

Gili File Lock is easy to use and works fine. The only drawback I can think of is the lack of support for drag and drop – not to mention the fact that if you lose the program's master password you're doomed, as there's no way to recover it.

Gili File Lock lets you protect private data in your computer by hiding or blocking access to specific files, folders and hard drives.

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