ExeLock

ExeLock is a lightweight Windows application whose purpose is to help you password-protect your executable programs in only a few steps.

Since this a portable program, it is important to mention that it doesn’t leave any traces in the Windows Registry.

You can copy it on any USB flash drive or other devices, and take it with you whenever you need to encrypt your executable files on the breeze, without having to go through installation steps.

ExeLock gives you the possibility to upload files into the working environment using the built-in browse button or “drag and drop” operations.

The file encryption process can be carried out by setting up passwords. What’s more, you can specify how many times the program can be opened, enter the expiration date and time, as well as lock or unlock the utility.

Since it doesn’t require much computer knowledge to set up the dedicated parameters even rookies can master the entire process with minimum effort.

During our testing we have noticed that the tool carries out a task very quickly and without errors. It doesn’t eat up a lot of CPU and memory, so the overall performance of the computer is not hampered.

Bottom line

To sum things up, ExeLock seems to be the right choice in case you are looking for a simple-to-use application that comes packed with basic features for helping you lock your files, so other users cannot access your private information. In cannot compete with other powerful tools on the market, as it lack support for encryption algorithms.