Folder Lock is a file encryption software that ensures maximum protection of your files and folders. Folder Lock offers two different options for securing your data; Lock and Encrypt. Encryption method is useful for those who want ultimate security of their data while locking feature is suitable for those who want ultimate speed.
Folder Lock applies 256-bit AES encryption which is most trusted encryption algorithm used in United States. With Folder Lock you can encrypt files, folders, pictures and portable devices within seconds, so that no one can access, view, copy or edit your files.
You can also send your encrypted files and folders through email, USB flash drive, CDs and DVDs to any other computer irrespective Folder Lock is installed on that PC or not. You can encrypt multiple files and folders with a single click that not only save time but also help you managing your files and folders.
To encrypt a file using Folder Lock, first you need to install it on your PC and then follow these steps:
- • Run the software.
- • Enter password either to create a new locker or to open an existing locker.
- • By clicking OK, Encrypt Screen will appear.
- • Now to add files and folders to your locker you wish to encrypt, click ‘Add Files and Folders’, here you can either drag and drop files and folders in the right pane or you can use ‘Add' button to add your files here.
- • Folder Lock offers you three different methods to transfer your files into your locker.
- 1. Move Data
- 2. Leave a Copy
- 3. Move after Shredding
- • To choose a method, go to Options > General Settings > Transfer Method option. Use ‘Move Data’ if you wish to transfer your files and folders to the Locker otherwise use ‘Leave a Copy’ if you wish to keep a copy at the original location. Furthermore, you can set the option shred (to always secure delete) your files. This can be done by choosing "Move after Shredding" from the General Settings.
- • When you are done adding files and folders in the Locker, click ‘Encrypt Now’, this will create an encrypted Locker and move / copy your selected files and folders in it.
- • Click ‘Close to Protect’ and all your data will be encrypted with strong 256-bit AES Encryption.
