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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One of Password Safe's major benefits is its clear layout and comprehensive options - a good combination.
You create your safe and add as many passwords as you need. The configuration options are as comprehensive as any we've seen here at Softonic, with all the usual suspects - virtual keyboard, import/export options, hotkeys, password policy options and security parameters.

Password Safe is a comfortable program to use, but only experience will tell if the safe format is the best for you. Although it's comfortable, we didn't like Password Safe quite as much as other apps like BlackBox, but you might find that it is the perfect password manager for you - it's certainly in with a very good chance.

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Thanks to History Sweeper you can keep your privacy safe from prying eyes, as well as gaining some valuable disk space back. The program doesn't just remove traces from the computer, but also cleans temporary files and empties the Recycle Bin, all with a single click.

Using History Sweeper is really simple. The interface includes four tabs – three of them devoted to cleaning Internet, Windows and Applications traces respectively – and a fourth one for Settings. Just tick the appropriate options according to the elements you want to clean and hit the Sweep button.

History Sweeper is quick and efficient, but it doesn’t include as many features and details as we’ve seen in other similar tools.

History Sweeper helps you keep your computer clean from temporary files, usage traces and other junk items.

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What about all those passwords and account numbers you have stored all over your computer? Sure, youre not worried about a hacker, or the ever so common spy ware, getting to them for fraudulent purposes, right?

Right? Whatever the reason, whatever the situation, Shadow is here to protect your sensitive information. Shadow uses a highly complex encryption algorithm to safely and securely encrypt your data so that nobody will have access to it without the proper password.

All types of data files can be encrypted. Pictures, programs, videos, word documents, text files, you name it, all files can be safely encrypted and decrypted again.

Shadow is a very easy to use tool that comes with easy to understand documentation. It is recommended, for safety purposes, that all of the short documentation be read before use because of the power that this software yields to the user.

Get Shadow today, because this program will help you!

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If your PC is already infected, advanced discovery methods will find and destroy malicious programs. Webroot Antivirus with Spy Sweeper contains the same antispyware protection found in Spy Sweeper, the #1 antispyware product in the market.

This multi-award-winning technology thoroughly scans your computer to detect and remove spyware, adware and pop-ups while proactively blocking new threats before they can install.

Spy Sweeper has received PC Magazines Editors Choice Award eight timesa recognition that is unmatched for antispyware security. Zero-hour protection means that the time it takes between a new threat emerging and your PC being protected against it is zeroso you are protected BEFORE new viruses and spies emerge.

Webroot Antivirus with Spy Sweeper stops not only known threats, but also potentially dangerous unknown programs by identifying suspicious behavior and blocking their access to your computer.

In addition, Webroot's VersionGuard(R) ensures your protection is always current by automatically installing the latest threat definitions and free updates as soon as they are released.

Webroot Antivirus with Spy Sweeper helps protect your privacy by blocking programs from gathering your private information including logins, passwords and credit card information without your knowledge.

Shop, surf and bank online with confidence. Webroot Antivirus with Spy Sweeper monitors your inbound and outbound email to ensure it has not been hijacked by hackers and that email attachments are free of hidden viruses and spyware.

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The Blowfish protection system is enough to stop all but the most determined hackers. The program basically allows you to create multiple databases based on different themes e.g. an address book, customer database, journal, password manager, or even notepad. With 448-bit encryption employed on each of these however, you can be sure that they'll be pretty safe even if they're not stored locally.

The program prides itself on customizability - i.e. you can create just about any kind of database you require with any category or color coding of your choice. The program also offers to remember and auto-fill passwords. Although Firefox and IE also do this now, you're probably much safer using Data Guardian because of the encryption protection that surrounds your data.

It also offers a few other useful shortcuts such as one click calling based on auto recognition of phone numbers, instant access to your e-mail client via auto recognition of e-mail addresses and generation of secure passwords.

A well designed a super secure database/productivity enhancement application, Data Guardian gives you more than one less thing to worry about.

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MSN Messenger Password is a password recovery tool (although not a password cracker) that is used to recover lost or forgotten passwords for your MSN messenger accounts.

It is important that the password you are trying to recover is stored on your computer (i.e. you are recovering your own password and not trying to crack someone’s passwords). MSN Messenger Password recovers stored login information for the current computer user.

The program is very simple to use. Just launch it, make a few mouse clicks and you will get all information about your MSN Messenger Password account including password. You are not required to be a password recovery professional and make it through a lengthy configuration process – MSN Messenger Password works in a fully automatic mode. Even better, you don’t have to wait for hours for the password recovery process to complete. Your MSN passwords will be recovered instantly!

If you've forgotten your MSN password and you don't know what to do, give MSN Messenger Password a try!

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MailPassword recovers all POP3 email logins and passwords stored in your computer by your email software. Virtually all email clients use password caching because it's very inconvenient to enter a password every time you get your mail. This means it is possible to find out a stored email password

The program is very easy to use - MailPassword offers you two options, a basic one, that should work for most email accounts, and one that requires you to enter your POP3 server details in order to get passwords that are proving more difficult. The second option is a little more difficult, but should work for all email POP3 email accounts and MailPassword talks you through it well.

If you've forgotten your email password and you don't know what to do, give MailPassword a try!

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AntiVirus (Proactively secure your system against all antivirus threats with real-time AntiVirus protection) * AntiVirus Provides protection from new and more complex virus threats.

* automatically protects you from viruses, worms, Trojans and backdoors. * OMNIQUAD AntiVirus continuously scans the system in background * prevents virus infection from files coming in through e-mail attachments, instant messenger, Internet downloads and through vulnerability exploits * OMNIQUAD AntiVirus scans for certain non-virus threats like spyware, adware, riskware and other attack tools.

AntiSpy(Detects and removes unwanted Spyware, Malware and other advert displaying programs from your computer) * AntiSpy finds and removes spying and advert-displaying programs from your computer * AntiSpy is one of the fastest Scan engine * AntiSpy Spyware detection database is constantly updated * AntiSpy Scans for approximately 70000 spyware signatures * AntiSpy's realtime scanning improves your security to best possible levelSpam Blocker (Intelligent plug in for Outlook/outlook express - Helps you filter Spam) * Identifies and moves Spam Mails into separate folder * ensures only legitimate mails to your Inbox * uses intelligent mechanism to categorise mails as SpamsMyPrivacy (Increases your privacy by automatically wiping out your Internet history, typed URLs, typed forms and more) * Cleans up Internet Explorer tracks, Window's tracks, Microsoft Office's tracks * Supports Internet Explorer and Netscape browser * Comes with BHO Blocker * clears files/folders from Temp the Temporary Internet Explorer foldersFirewall (keep your computer shielded from hackers by blocking all unsolicited network connections and traffic to your computer) * Keeps your computer shielded from hackers * Blocks all unsolicited network connections and traffic to your computer * multiple pre-set levels of protection * Supports LAN, ADSL, Cable seamlesslyAnonymous Surfing (enhance your privacy by hiding your location and identity from websites you visit) * enhances your online privacy by hiding your IP address and location * Thousands of servers around the globe * Option of automatic random switching between servers every given time * List of fastest servers made available to youPassword Organizer (Internet Explorer plug in-helps you organize your personal data) * Save multiple profiles to store personal data * Easy web form filler * Secure password managementPopup Blocker * Stops all those nasty and annoying pop up advertisements * Integrates with Internet Explorer.

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Sure, it may sound like a sales push,but you'll change your mind once you try it. After all,great software sells itself. And here is why: First, SecureSafe Pro is 100% freeto download and try.

Second, it uses military-gradeencryption standard approved and used by the USDepartment of Defense (namely AES, Advanced EncryptionStandard with 256-bit key).

Third, it frees you fromhaving to remember all of your passwordsand logins. They are stored in a database tree,which is very easy to search and navigate.

When you visit a site you need access to, simply clickSecureSafe Pro icon conveniently locatedin the system tray, enter your access password and that'sit.

Never check quot;Remember my login and passwordquot;box on websites, since this is not safe and may leadto hackers getting access to your private information,or worse yet - stealing your identity.

Use WinCatalogSecureSafe instead. Moreover, the program comeswith a number of safety precautions, like unloadingaccess data if program is left idle.

Plus, it has aquot;tough password generatorquot; feature. Fourth,this program is not just another password keeper. Youcan store regular files inside the program.

Theprogram can store any file and all files can be launchedfrom SecureSafe Pro. The files storedwith SecureSafe Pro won't be visible andaccessible to anybody but you.

There are no limits to how many entries youcan store and the program is incredibly easy to use. If you find any solution that works better than WinCatalogSecureSafe, let us know.

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Sure, it may sound like a sales push,but you'll change your mind once you try it. After all,great software sells itself. And here is why: First, SecureSafe Pro is 100% freeto download and try.

Second, it uses military-gradeencryption standard approved and used by the USDepartment of Defense (namely AES, Advanced EncryptionStandard with 256-bit key).

Third, it frees you fromhaving to remember all of your passwordsand logins. They are stored in a database tree,which is very easy to search and navigate.

When you visit a site you need access to, simply clickSecureSafe Pro icon conveniently locatedin the system tray, enter your access password and that'sit.

Never check quot;Remember my login and passwordquot;box on websites, since this is not safe and may leadto hackers getting access to your private information,or worse yet - stealing your identity.

Use WinCatalogSecureSafe instead. Moreover, the program comeswith a number of safety precautions, like unloadingaccess data if program is left idle.

Plus, it has aquot;tough password generatorquot; feature. Fourth,this program is not just another password keeper. Youcan store regular files inside the program.

Theprogram can store any file and all files can be launchedfrom SecureSafe Pro. The files storedwith SecureSafe Pro won't be visible andaccessible to anybody but you.

There are no limits to how many entries youcan store and the program is incredibly easy to use. If you find any solution that works better than WinCatalogSecureSafe, let us know.

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The Flash EXE Encrypter prevents any hacker from cracking your product key in order to gain access to the full version of your files. This program prevents copying and decompiling.

The games you have on your desktop can be protected by a password and it will bind your program to only be played by you and not anyone else.

The Flash EXE Encrypter ensures you let the people you personally choose to gain access to your files and not anyone you didn’t approve. This program works by popping up a message to input a password every time someone tries to gain access to your file.

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Protected files are undeletable, hidden and highly secured, hide files from kids, friends and co-workers, prevent them from viruses, trojans, worms and spyware, protects them from networked computers, cable users and hackers.

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It allows you to later restorethem, recovering the exact original content it had before encrypting. Itsupports. exe files, as well as. dll and. ocx.

IDApplication Protector, at your request, encodesselected files under a protection password key. It so enables youto be the only one allowed to decrypt the applications or programs.

Appliespatching actions to files, during runtime. While encrypting andcompressing, targeted files are patched by IDApplication Protector, to ensure the original content and qualityis being preserved.

Compressesany program code, data and resources, by shrinkingfiles` size up to 70% of their standard length. It so allowsyou to store more executable files on your disk without loosingcontained information or data.

Decompressesfast and with highest performances. ID ApplicationProtector is one of the best decompressing programs, ensuringextremely fast and top quality actions.

IDApplication Protector offers anti debuggerand anti-decompiling protection techniques. It also provides anti-genericdumper, anti API spy and anti-patch techniques.

Protectsagainst virus and hacker attacks. IDApplication Protector offer complete protection against attackstargeting your executable files. By encrypting and compressing programsand applications, you secure them against any outside contact.

IDApplication Protector has an easy to use, convenient graphicinterface, takes little space on your disk to run, and acts with greatefficiency, fast and simple.

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It’s true that third-party firewalls don’t seem that necessary since Microsoft decided to include a built-in firewall in Windows XP, but ZoneAlarm is still a reliable, efficient security tool to protect your system from any unauthorized accesses.

ZoneAlarm features a simple, straightforward interface where you can select the level of security for your computer (none, medium or high) and set the type of program control you want to have. This allows you to control exactly which programs access your internet connection. There's even a Game mode that disables most alerts temporarily, so that you're not interrupted while playing on the PC.

The configuration options in ZoneAlarm Free Firewall seem to have been reduced – at least from what we can remember from older versions – but iregardless, it’s still an extra layer of security anyone can benefit from.

With ZoneAlarm Free Firewall you can protect your computer from hackers, unauthorized access and other online threats.

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The passwords Unique Password Pro will generate can be saved in a Microsoft Access-Compatible database, in a normal text file on a CSV file so you can import them to a spreadsheet or other applications.

Unique Password Pro features alpha-numeric, hexadecimal and numeric characters. It also includes the Windows Extended Character combination of outputs.

Passwords can be mixed, upper or lower case and embed text items. Unique Password Pro will ensure hackers find it difficult to get into your system to steal any vital information from your PC.

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Don't let your computer be a statistic. Security for your computer is essential. Dicale Anti-theft File Protection is both powerful and easy-to-use.

The program includes strong 256-bit AES protection. You can easily password-protect folders in a vault that keeps away hackers and other malicious intruders.

In case you forget your password, just answer a series of verification questions. You can create as many vaults as you want. Don't worry about deleting your other security software.

Dicale Anti-theft File Protection is compatible with most security programs. If you want high-quality security for your computer, you need Dicale Anti-theft File Protection.

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The program starts by dividing each file into 256-byte chunks, encrypting each chunk with a separate password. This password is used only once for that set of data, before it is discarded.

Then, these chunks of data are placed into an archive. If a hacker or malicious user wanted to break into your files, they would first have to guess the encryption algorithm, then break the encryption using a brute force attack.

Even then, this person would have only 1/4000 of your data, and would be have no luck in trying to gain access to the other 3,999 parts. Drop Secure Professional for Windows is essential if you have any information that needs to be secure.

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