Folder Lock 7.2.1 user reviews

After downloading and trying the trial version of folder lock 7, I made a decision to purchase it. It’s now been 4 weeks since I have been using it extensively. It has more features than I’ve seen on such software. The best part about this software is that it’s easy to use, and so far I haven’t encountered any bugs with its operation on windows 8. This is one of the few data security software than really does work with windows 8.

After install I could no longer access the task manager by pressing ctrl alt del. That is bad...if a program crashes - then in order to shut down, I will have to pull the plug. This is not acceptable. I wrote support (asking two questions) and received responses which clearly indicated that the tech. did not have clue about how computer programs operate.

very cool software. the inventor of this such software must be rewarded with a kiss by a very sexy chick in town.

Just purchased this software and it seems to do exactly what I want it to do. I am able to password lock my work related files and be certain that no one will be able to access them. This software’s encrypted back-up feature is a convenient means to back-up my most critical files on a cloud server securely, this software is a must have for any businessman.

I own my own trucking company up in Mississauga, Ontario. I needed a program that kept my company’s financial record hidden, because I don’t want my employees to know the current financial situation our company is in. I downloaded and purchased Folder Lock and discovered it had a lot of Folder Security features. I got more than my money’s worth. Whoever made this program knows what they are doing.

I own my own medical clinic is Santa Ana California, due to the rising incidents of medical data theft I am under strict liability to keep my patients medical record under strict confidentiality. Customized folder security products are really expensive and complicated. Luckily, my friend and colleague told me about Folder Lock, which enables me to secure confidential data. Now, I encrypt every patient’s medical record and for extra safety, I upload it to Folder Lock’s cloud server, moreover, I can access their records from home and work without worrying about logging out before logging in from a different location. Folder Lock is revolutionary security software; I haven’t seen anything better in its class.

Nice, simple and easy to use software. With folder lock my all data is now secured and I personally enjoyed using it. The best thing is its interface is so clear and user-friendly that it helped me to understand the software in no time.

it is very best locker for folder i like it and i think u may also like it .

Folder Lock was recommended to me by my friends at the bar. I basically use this application for protecting my sensitive client data secure, but I know the application has so much more to offer. I'm quite satisfied with how the application is so easy to operate, yet offers that many data protection features. Overall, very easy to use!

I have been using Folder Lock for quit some time now. Overall it’s a nice application that does what it is suppose to do, In-fact there are feature that I have never seen in any other data locking software. Features like shredding files and creating wallets makes things easier for a user like me who doesn’t want to run half a dozen applications every day. I wish they add password manager as well someday as it will subtract one more application from my PC LOL...

This used to be a great program until Windows 7 came along. What’s the use of a portable locker if you can’t access it without admin rights. Who has admin rights on a computer that’s not their own?
They better fix this compatibility issue or I’m going elsewhere

Folder Lock is great...but make sure when you move a folder from your PC to the locker you save it somewhere else...CD...zip drive...another folder because what they don't tell you is that if the encryption process is interupted your folder WILL BE GONE. It happened to me when I accidentally hit the wrong key during encryption. THIS IS A MAJOR FLAW. So forget ease of use and handle this software like a LOADED GUN...period.

This new version of Folder lock is actually a wonderful product because of many reasons. It gives me so many ways to protect my data, it has unbreakable lockers, it allows me to carry my portable data and open it on the other computer without any additional software. I was missing was the ability to lock and unlock files without running the whole application but thanks to the developers that they have provided me with that functionality as well. Its a great product and I must say the team behind it must be working really hard on this application and giving all what an end user really need. Thumbs up to you guys.

I tried the demo so i can password protect saucy pics and I thought it worked well until i did a search for the locked files. Low and behold when you organise your search results into...see more results the pics appear as thumbnails in medium or large or EXTRA LARGE even though you cant view the actual file with default file viewer. NOT GOOD

to the people that say this show files in safe mode

there is two options in folder lock

encrypt and lock

select encrypt

I don't know much about giving opinions on software, for me its excellent because it helps protect my data the way I want. I use lock files to save accidental deletion of data from my kids at home and use the encryption thingy to strongly protect my crucial data when I am at work. I guess this is what every software should be like, easy simple and reliable. For my side 10/10

i used the trial version after that i uninstalled it later on iam unable to delete .flk file can anybody say how to delete it...........

should reduce price and make it easily available

Superb software. I just loved the fast encryption and the way it protects my files is really amazing. I am not that much techie but Folder lock is simple in use and highly secure. Pheewww my data is saved now for being theft. you rock folder lock.

Thank God its such a defective program!!! TQ 4 this site!!! THANKS!!!

Played with it..loved it..trusted it and and..
BANG..drag and click yes to that encrypt/shred/move options!

Lost a day of headache and hearthache..tried many methods, searching mad for a solution..was crying over my folder filled with 300gb of valuable data.

Finally found a solution here..Steve V, I owed ya for that SAFE MODE solution lol

Tried that such simple method, never thought its soooooo easy..works perfectly.

To those that use/like/praise this product..hope you will be able to protect ur valuable data 24/7, otherwise a kid with a basic windows skill CAN and WILL get through ur p0rn!!!

I am very impressed with this product. Folder Lock has amazing promise and I wish the people behind it all my best wishes. Great product. Folks, who want strong protection for their data, must definitely try Folder Lock first.

This software is fraudulent.

Every "Excellent" review can be pointing to the 5.x and below versions, if not , it is totally invalid for 6.0 versions.

This software locked my files out for 2 months and i as an advanced user i knew my files weren't deleted and i suspected this program as suspicious looking at it's cheap and fancy UI , plus , huge confusions with "deleting lockers" ... not to even mention i wasted like 3 hours searching the web for solutions, thanks everyone.

Why does it take so long for FL to open and close - on an otherwise fast PC?
The process of importing files into FL is cumbersome.
And the documentation is not particularly helpful, especially on the issue of encrypting and de-encrypting - how and when to use.
The plus side is the security that the software is supposed to provide.

I want to share the trick with all the users which are having "Component 'vaultskn.ocx' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid" error.

To fix this please install the folder Lock again and set the password in a new folder. Now Again run the same folder lock exe which was giving you the error. Now after giving that it will show you the old Locker and Data.

Hope it helps
-----Cheers
Marc

This program works great until it suddenly make all you files disappear. This just happened to me and not I've lost years of very important files. I guess I was better off when i did not have it co whats the point securing data only to loose it .

Previous XP version worked great. New version (6.4) for Wind-7 is a very problematic and buggy. It is a whole new interface/system designed to limit proliferation of the program on other computers and devices. Unfortunately this limits the programs' intended use-protect data on DVD's, USB's, etc. Buyer beware. It is not a good product and wish I could return it! This is my first and only review of a software-that should tell you how frustrating this product is.

I have been a Folder Lock user for several years. It has been working fine until I bought my Window 7 machine. Firstly, its directory does not work (cannot navigage to my folders) except some default Root Director (e.g. My Document etc). Secondly, after I lock my folder, it does not display anything when I try to unlock it (so, my folder is LOCKED away permanently). Lucky I have a backup version...
This is a very BAD very BAD software when it simply kill your data....

FL 5 worked fine for me in XP. FL 6 with the spinning bolt and cutesy interface is an awful piece of software.

1. It is very unstable in Windows 7 and has always crashed my laptop every time. I have installed the latest version, no help.

2. It ate up all my data in the locked folder as others on this forum have pointed out. Ironic that you are putting your most valuable stuff in here, but you are consigning them to being deleted.

On balance, it is not just not worth the money, it is value-destroying. I should be paid or compensated for the time and data loss I have suffered from using FL6.

The reason I rate it low is that it does not save to a DVD-R, This is important to anyone wanting to archive files off the hard drive in a more permenant way. I have installed the most recent upgrade 6.5.5. no joy. In the instructions they bounce back and forth between it will save DVD-RW and DVD-R. Unless I'm making a mistake somewhere I have become to not trust that I will be able to get my files back if I delete them from my hard drive, this distrust of a program takes a long time to go away. Are there any simple 64 bit programs like Digisecret Pro with Blowfish 448 that doesn't reqire all the pretend Vaults etc., just a plain honest secure encryption program.

I don't know what other users are doing that are experiencing problems because it works brilliantly for me in Windows 7.

To be fair I had difficulties working it out in the beginning but once I read the User Guide it all fell quickly into place. I can't believe how simple it is to use and the speed of encryption.

I've recommended a change for future version where all encrypted files are hidden when in stealth mode. I hope they pick up on it.

I was locked some files in the folder lock software, so now i want to use those files but problem is that those files are not show in the folder lock .
so tell me a easy way to unlock that files.

Several problems with putting .flk onto USB storage, size limitations and other factors, could just be user problems. One major flaw, I'm using a computer with 2 hard drives, one to boot Win7 (new computer) and the other to boot WinXP (old computer motherboard died). While I'm gradually getting the Win7 ready to use, I boot to either system. I found that the .flk files and the locked files on the XP drive are totally available and visible when using Win7 (they were created under XP).
At this point I haven't lost anything like some others report, but I have been sure to backup files until I'm sure things run the way they're supposed to.

All though GUI,Features etc are good but then also it can be deadly....yes u read it correct "DEADLY" . It may happen that after locking a specific file or folder the next time when u open it you may notice that the specific item it missing from the list and the item you have locked is missing from the hard disk location also........That's why an small advice...... always create an restore point before installing the software......so that if some thing happens restoring will help u 2 get ur data back...

Hi, i liked the software & bought full version. The window is not expanding full screen & bit counter intuitive to use. How ever now the problem is that :

Due to some error messages from OS / Kaspersky AV, i decided to uninstall & re-install the same. The un-install was smooth [with the password].
Next, i am trying to install by double clicking on the \" .exe\" file, but it is not installing. The message is that \"You do not have sufficient permission to install the software\" . But this is an Administrator account & i have the Administrator powers. Other programs are executing well. Only folder lock has a problem .
Can some one help out Pls ?
Thanks, JP.

Have been using Folder lock for many years, it works awesome and flawless, You are doing something wrong... I have used it on all versions of windows and it works perfectly

Just to prevent any responses to my post akin to Steve's response to Rajiv, I should explain that I have repeatedly checked to see if there are any other .flk files on my computer, and checked to see if I accidentally locked something instead of encrypting. No luck. This software is bad - very, very bad. Review sites that say otherwise are making $$$ every time you click to download the software. It's a scam. Beware.

Same issue here. Something happened while my files were being encrypted; I'm not sure what exactly, but I saw them in the locker along with my previously encrypted files after transfer, but when I opened the locker again, the newly transferred files were gone from my harddrive and from the locker. Gone. I checked all of the settings, and I had it on "move files" (not shred) so I can't imagine what happened to them. I've contacted tech support, and so far, I've heard crickets.

sorry....i was really disappointed with this software. yesterday i locked one folder which is very very most important for me but after locking that folder, again when i opened it but there is no data in that, it was disappeared. i lost my data because of this software.
please kindly help me how to recover my files...those are very important for me.......please help me.......
my email id is rajiv_cult@yahoo.com

I LIKE THE PROGRAM VERY MUCH THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROBLEMS ARE A BIT OF A WORRY BUT AS YET I HAVE HAD NO SUCH EXPEREANCES
OF THIS NATURE IAM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT UPDATE

sorry....i was really disappointed with this software. yesterday i locked one folder which is very very most important for me but after locking that folder, again when i opened it but there is no data in that, it was disappeared. i lost my data because of this software.
please kindly help me how to recover my files...those are very important for me.......please help me.......
my email id is saisudheer_taj@yahoo.co.in

I as well as many of you guys experienced problems with this program and "lost" my locked files (they disappeared). However, I was able to recover them simply by running the system restore function that comes pre-installed with windows, setting the system restore point to before the files disappeared (in my case, yesterday).

\\Mightyseel

Have used it for a long time - easy, reliable and safe with XP and Windows 7. But biggest thing is the great support I received after a computer crash when the files were still there but not accessible. Support walked me through recovery process so I got the files back. Not being too technical, helper finally used team viewer with me to take direct steps to help out. Bingo - all the files were recovered. So, add to easy and reliable, great tech support!

Version 6.4.0
This product SUCKS! I don't know how else to describe it. Newsoftwares customer support (if you wanna call it that) is a total joke. Don't waste your money on this software unless you want to lose your files.

yeah... create a new locker with new password and then go to option to uninstall the software...

I have lost my password although I have nothing in Folder Lock so I cannot delete and re-install anybody out there can help?

Why it is possible to see the icon picture from a locked folder when using search on windows 7?

Beside the top performance of this product I was extremelly please with the support I received from the Manager of Custumer Support Mrs. Roosevelt when I ran into some questions and she took me step by step until I solve all my questions.

Folder Lock looks good until it goes wrong! One day when you go to open your locker you\'ll find that everything in there has disappeared. and If you happened to encrypt the locker then your files are gone for forever. It\'s happened to me and plenty of others. Why anyone would pay for this rubbish piece of software is beyond me.

Since this seems to be a technical issue, you should have contacted their customer support for an answer. It is very strange that you post issues in user reviews. To contact their customer support at newsoftwares.net/contact.html

YES! I know its my mistake! I opened the locker with my password, then I mark my folder in Locker and then I chose Edit Locker and Delete. I know I am stupid with small knowledge of english... but what now? There is no Locker to open, it is deleted with my files and I want to know if its here any chance to get the files back and how?

hey HI Nina, If you have locked your files and deleted the lockers, all your files should get unlocked to their existing location. Why did you delete your locker without unlocking the files? Lockers cannot be deleted without your correct password. In order to delete a locker, you must enter your password and confirm it.

Please HELP ME!! I wanted to unlock my files in Locker but unfortunately I chose Delete Locker and I lost all my files. Now I can't find them in PC even with the support of data-recovery programs. What should I do? Is any chance to get the data back? Please, write me the steps what to do. Or recommend me some 100% data-recovery program. I used Folder Lock 6.2.0. my mail ninus@post.cz

Something's going on with NewSoftwares.net! I bought version 6.0 and later updated to version 6.2.5. without incident. However, when I updated to version 6.3.1 everything changed. The program refused to lock any folder located in the "Program Files", or any major folder, for that matter. So, I reinstalled the earlier version of 6.2.5. I thought there must have been some bugs in the new update that they had overlooked, so I waited until 6.3.2 was released and tried again. Same problems, except now Norton Internet Security 2010 produces the "WARNINGS" listed below for the newsoftwares.net website.

I have emailed the company with the following email, but they have not answered, plus I noticed the latest posts to their forum was back in mid-December!

EMAIL TO NewSoftWares:

While trying to update Folder Lock via the program's update feature, Norton Internet Security the following when logged onto this URL: "http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/whatsnew.html?id="

Warning:
"SITE UNSAFE"

Threat Report

Total threats found: 2

Small-whitebg-red Viruses (what's this?)

Threats found: 2
Here is a complete list:
Threat Name: Hacktool.Rootkit
File name: c:\windows\system32\is-p9ltt.tmp
Location: http://www.newsoftwares.net/download/folderlock5-full-en/folder-lock-5-full.exe


Threat Name: Hacktool.Rootkit
File name: c:\windows\system32\is-cqgtv.tmp
Location: http://www.newsoftwares.net/download/folderlock5-en/folder-lock-5.exe


I attempted to download the undate file from: http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/ and Norton refuses to save it to my harddrive with the following information given:

Norton Internet Security reports the file has the following:
"folder-lock.sw.exe (Reser.Reputation.1)"
"This Insight Network Detection has been removed"
"Details: Very Few Users, Risk Medium"
"Origin: http://www.newsoftwares.net/download/folderlock6-en/folder-lock-sw.exe"

Whats going on here? Why is Norton reporting your files and website as containing virus?

Thanks.

Jay

Guys,
Recently i have installed Folder lock 6.2.1 and locked few folders, however i decided to uninstall the same and i have done but forget to copy/move the locked folders, now i'm serching them in all my drive, but no trace at all.
can any body tell me the location of these hidden folder ? or they have been deleted after uninstalling.

Please help.

my pc was formatted and now i m opening folder lock with old password but its not saying wrong password.i have kepted very importantdocuments in it.so plz somebody help me 2 open it

Does not work with Windows 7. Locks files where they cannot be opened, even with proper password. Stay clear or you\'ll lose your files.

I used to run an early version of Folder Lock but stopped when I happened on this. One day I was playing around with a program called Ace Utilities. Open up Disc Analysis, Analyse your pc, then scroll to where your files are securely hidden by Folder Lock..... Oh dear. Maybe this is a bug they've fixed in later version's, I don't know. If anyone can't access their locked files, try the above, it may still work. If it does, store your sensitive files off your pc.

usb portal feature is good, very helpful for me, using Folder Lock for eight months the vendor is really coming up with great features, I havent found these features in any other data securing product. I found folder lock most reliable software that encrypt my important files within seconds.

I loaded the trial version and tried to use this software on a few kilobytes it looked as if it worked, then when i tried to add few gigabytes and expand the locker it worked fine did its job and when i closed the application and reopened the locker it shows one folder as it created two files .fl and .flw as hidden files Luckily i was able to restore data real pain. If you want to waste time and loose important information then use this software.

Good software but does not appear to run on windows 7. After windows 7 install over vista, keeps thinking I only have an evaluation copy even though I have been using a valid copy for years. Says I have 0 uses left.
NO SUPPORT ON THIS

hi STEVE K i m very thankful to u coz i have almost lost my essential data by this crap software but ur information was valuable.....yes we can recover files from safe mode........

Be Advised!!!!

I was able , (or anyone) to view all my locked files in the SAFE MODE without a password !!

Can't believe it was that easy

using the older viersion, i took advantage of the "move to drive" feture. moved all my files over to the locked folder and locked the folder. I wanted to see what it would do on a differnt pc. When i opened the place were the app sits I noticed a encripted file or something to that effect. When I clicked on it was all the files i had "supposly locked". So , I thought maybe i forgot or did somthing wrong in locking it. I act the app put in my pw. could see the files in the locker. then I locked the folder. Same as above. I was going to upgrade untill I notice that it is not free as advertised. I am very dissapointed. it cost me alot of money.money that i use carefully. Now I find out that its just a scam. I going to completely remove it from my stck and pc. and throw it away. "to bad"

While installing the software, it didn't warn me that it doesn't support 64-bit OS. In fact, everything worked great. I started the program, added the folders to lock and closed the program.
The next time i tried to access locked files, they were gone forever. And now i have no way to recover some of those important files...

After contacting the technical support, they told me that Folder Lock doesn't work on 64-bit OS and that it's impossible to lock files on such OS. The problem is that it IS possible to lock them but impossible to unlock.

Avoid this program since it's to bugged!

does not protect files in safe mode and files over the network . i am very disappointed, i was think that this program is the best of this type lockdown, but isnt.

I also usi9ng this program for a long time, I dont find any thing bad about this software amigo,I really like its interface and functionality,Its the safest program for securing my data,sorry guys I know my english is no so good,I can speak good espanol.

my goodness, i thought this new version is any better. i confirm all your reviews like files located in external drives can be opened using other computer. The older program protects the file from the owner not from others..
The i downloaded this new version. in just few minutes. computer got into blue screen. i fixed by racing with the blue screen and luckily got it uninstalled before the blue screen happens.
Very nice look. but very bad functionality. Too bad,, i like the name and the look. But very high risk to my files. I hope the developer stop their website downloads until the program is fixed.

I have used Folder Lock for years but no more. I encrypted and locked a PDF tax file. Folder Lock immediately "lost" it on my hard drive and couldn't locate it. It has, apparently, disappeared, at least to Folder Lock. Technical support was ineffective and they gave up. Avoid this software.

program crashes windows vista and does not let uninstall. Do not buy it.

This program is a complete nightmare. I highly suspect I got a virus or some kind of bug with the download of this program. I tried to lock folders that were available to me only in my user profile to save it to cd and it actually made it available to all the users on the computer under the file z. I copied file z to my computer and deleted the lock but alot of my files(videos and pics) had dissapeared. I am so angry right now it is not funny. Anyone who gives good reviews either work for the company or just need enough time to feel the wrath of folder lock. Currently I am now running numerous data recovery programs. Please stay away.

Excellent customer and technical support. I had installation issues; customer support took over computer and resolved all issues.

It is Really Mind blowing software earlier I don't know About it but my friend inform me about this software .this really helpful for all the persons who keep important files this totally make me amaze . USB lock is also god it helps me a lot. i will be highly pleased if you give this software free of cost but full version

Quick support on line through msn. An excellent product.

Application is very dodgy - Trojans and Viruses Detected - Poor or NO Support

I would recommend AVOIDING this product as not only would you waste your money but you would expose your PC to various security threats. The site is very dodgy, you will NOT receive replies to your emails about any concerns you may have with the software. I believe the flashy statements and respected clients listed on the site is most likely the publisher giving potential clients false information. The site is most likely being run by a single individual in a remote county. No valid address, phone number provided on site.

Read there forum on netsoftware. it speaks for itself.

Don't waste your money on Folder Lock. This software has all kinds of bugs! I bought version 5.9.0.5 and all my files disappeared. Technical Support is horrible! When I called technical support, they said this was a common problem and sent me a "recover" file! It did not resolve the problems and I've yet to recover the files. Please, do yourself a favor and look elsewhere unless you want to spend hours on the phone trying to resolve problems with this software.

I liked the trial so much i bought the software. I was using vista ultimate 32 bit couldnt activate the software despite buying the full product. After 2 days trying various uninstalls and reg fixes still no joy.

I am dissapointed with this product

I liked version 5.95- it did what it said it was supposed to do, but it wouldn't work when I upgraded (?) to a Vista system. Along comes version 6 which required previous users to buy all over again (despite an earlier pledge from New Softwares to allow free upgrades for life without mention of newer versions being exempt), and it immediately after installation locked up my Vista computer with the blue screen of death. After re-installing the updated version of 6.0, the results were the same- locked up unuseable computer and Folder Lock was very difficult to uninstall because it locked me up right after boot-up. So, I asked for a refund. No dice. They dodged my repeated requests for a refund by instead asking me to intstall yet another piece of software to analyze my system, in other words, requiring me to be a guinea pig for their software development. I again asked for a refund and was denied. Nice company- they care much more about their bottom line than customer satisfaction, so my only recourse is to tell the truth in as many reviews as I can. STAY AWAY FROM FOLDER LOCK & NEW SOFTWARES!!!

This is one program that performs as advertised. Service support is excellent and very prompt. I highly recommend this program.

Vendor is not honouring his pledge offered with earlier 5.x versions to provide free upgrades to the application for life, regardless of version number. Version 6 is only available at full price. Vendor's Web site specifically states a free upgrade from a 5.x version is not offered and must be purchased at full price.

Vendor did not respond to e-mail query requesting he honour his free upgrade policy.

In short: the vendor is fraudulant in not honouring his lifetime free upgrade policy.

Well what can I say about this program. On their website they say pc magazine gives them a good review. I can tell you now that the 5.95 version of this program has no viable functionality. It appears that the folder locker works as you sit at the computer you installed it on and then as you use the program you find out that it is smoke and mirrors. The experience I had was terrible. First I noticed that you cannot lock folders that are previously existing on the drive only put folders in a folder locker that the program creates. Then I noticed that when I locked my folders on a USB it seemed to work on my computer until I took it to another computer running windows XP. When I inserted the USB flash drive on that computer and clicked on the Folder Lock program file it asked me to create a new password and when I did it opened up my suposedly secured files. I am very dissapointed at this program and when I tried to get customer support they just told me rubbish information. And eventually they stopped contacting me about the problem and I was just sending emails that were probably not even being read. I even sent a Hypercam screnn capture of the problem and still got no feedback from this company. And they are using PC Magazine as a positive reference and CNET for a positive reference and I want to try and make sure no more people get ripped off like I did. I do not recommend this program to anybody that values a quality product.

I am a recent user, but can say thus far that the support staff members have been extremely prompt and helpful in their attention. The program is easy to use and installs quickly. I tried to install one other encryption software package on my Vista operating system and ran into numerous snags. Folder Lock had no such difficulties or incompatibilities and has continued to work smoothly. I am thus far a very satisfied customer!

It is really an amazing program, I was looking for this program long time ago. I recommend that any one want to protect their folders and files to get this program. You can use it in any folders, files and any external hard drives and USB. I think when you get it you will realise how helpful and secured this program is.

In addition that the support team are very helpful and supportive, when I needed more clarification and I sent them an email, I got a promt quick response to solve my problem with a very respectable and friendly words.

Actually its the best program I have ever bought on the internet.

This seems to be a neat program, and I can't say enough for the staff support which was helpful and courtious throughout when I got myself in a bind of my own making. I haven't used the program long enough to experience any difficulties but I'm very pleased so far.

I used Folder Lock on xp pro and very satisfied on what it does considering its price. Did not experience any problems like others. Of course, one cannot expect highest security for its price. its like asking a Ferrari for a honda civic price.
On the other hand, using on vista 64 bit, it does NOT work. Files are searchable and accessible. I did not get a chance to try with vista 32 bit.
In summary, excellent product for the price.

Maybe it's because my OS is Windows Vista, but when i secure the locker I can easily access it by enabling System Files and Hidden files. If you ask me, this means FolderLock doesn't encrypt at all!

Unsecure software with a serious bug, a security issue which can be exploited by malicious, local users to disclose sensitive information.
The security issue is caused due to the application storing the application's password using a weak encryption algorithm within the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mcft\Windows\QualityControl" registry key. This can be exploited to extract the original password and gain access to locked files by decrypting the "_pack" registry value.
Successful exploitation allows access to Folder Lock protected files, but requires administrative privileges.
The security issue is confirmed in version 5.9.5. Other versions may also be affected. The only Solution:
Do not rely on the security provided by Folder Lock if Administrator privileges are granted to untrusted users!

No good at all, it does not encrypt your data.
Using Safe Mode and setting the folder options in explorer to \"view system files and show hidden files and folders\" reveals everything you thought was invisible.
Absolutely not secure, disappointing and a waste of money.

Installed this applicaton on a USB drive and inserted a few files in its Locker before shutting it down. Then proceeded to unhide protected operating system files in Windows Vista SP1, which is easily done. This made all files in Folder Lock's Locker visible and intact, regardless of the method they had been stored there; none were hidden, none were scrambled and none were enctypted.

This application simply does not work under Windows Vista SP1 in the manner claimed by its developer. In my view that makes it fraudulent, pure and simple.

hey this programm aint no good people ..this will crach ur computer..i installed it and in less than a minute my computer was shut down..but luckily i was able to go in safe mode..delete the files from the directory..then log back on as (to last confriguration that last work for me) go in the registry lock for the file name and delete it...

Take a look at TrueCrypt version 5.1a which is available free.
Since it's free I was highly skeptical, but dang if it doesn't look pretty good, with many excellent user reviews. It isn't as "pretty" as other apps, and you have to learn it a little, but dang if it doesn't seem to be as good or better than the apps you pay for.

Yes, it does work in Vista.
Folder Lock 5.9 and Folder Vault 2.0 seem to work just fine in my XP Pro and Vista Ultimate. Therefore it must be concluded that it works in Vista. Perhaps not in basic or home premium, or maybe just some problems with your particular Vista install, Alan. Or, if you are trying a older version of Folder Lock?
The reason doesn't really matter. It works in Vista, or it wouldn't work so well for me.

does not seem to wotk in VISTA

Just to add another thought - the most comparable alternative to Folder Lock 5.9 seems to be an app called Folder Vault 2.0 ($14.95) I was wondering how many have tried them both for comparison? Each seem to have their own good points and flaws.

According to my tests both work well with XP and Vista. The shredder feature doesn't seem to work on either one. The hacker feature (auto shutdown on more than three failed login attempts) works on Folder Lock, but not Folder Vault.

Folder Lock allows you to transfer the program to other partitions on your hard drive, USB's, and external drives, but Folder Vault doesn't (unless the newest release does).
Folder Lock works fine on a USB drive when the USB is plugged into a different computer that does not have Folder Lock installed on it. I tested that several times.

Folder Vault actually appears to encrypt files in the vault upon lockdown, but I think Folder Lock does no such thing. It does not matter how many files you have in the Folder Lock locker, 5 MB or 5 GB, the duration of the locking and shutdown process is always the same, about 1.5 seconds. We all know encryption doesn't work that fast.

With Folder Lock 5.9 and Folder Vault 2.0 I am not experiencing any of the issues described by others, such as BSOD's, or files disappearing, or system failure in any way. But then, I've not been using them that long.

The only other test that I have not been able to determine yet is if locked files are accessible when the OS is operated in safe mode.

Just look at it this way - for the price of these apps we cannot expect government quality, or even corporate quality protection. These things are designed to keep the non-professionals out of our files altogether, and make it at least a little bit tough for the pros to get at them. I think both software publishers go a bit overboard when explaining the great capabilities of the programs.

Well, guys and gals...I don't know but I'm not having any problem with it. I'm using version 5.9.0 and so far I can't see anything wrong with it.
When I first tried the 5.8.2 trial version it screwed with my IE favorites and that really pissed me off, but 5.9 does not do that.
Also, I tested by placing a specific folder within the locker and locked it with encryption added. Then, went into Windows folder configs and set it to show "hidden" folders. Then, did a search for that folder and the system could not find it.
I'll be doing some more testing with having Folder Lock installed while I use McAfee suite and Perfect Disk defrag, and see what problems, if any, occur there.
So far I'd have to say that Folder Lock 5.9.0 is a pretty good app.

VERY IMPORTANT!!! Do not delete folder of FOLDER LOCK!!! Because all your data is still there. If your data was disappeared in Locker of Folder Lock, then data is still on your PC, it wasn't deleted, that's 100% for sure! First you must enable in Folder Option : Show Hidden Files and Folders, and Display the Contents of System Folders. After that go to your folder and look if there is hidden HTML file named Locked.bd.ren, if not, uninstall Folder Lock and restart. Then go look if is there. After you find that file, rename it to "Locked" without "bd.ren" Now open Folder Lock program and all your data should be there again in locker. This helped me :)
Also to make sure that your data is there, use some Antivirus scanner to scan just that folder of Folder Lock and I hope you'll see that your data is still there :) bye

STUPID PROGRAM. I installed it 5 minute ago and now I can not even access my computer in the normal mode. The first thing I saw is that it deleted one database of my anti-virus program (still don't know why, but it happened) I am sending this message in the SAFE MODE and have to try to find my original computer before installing this super stupid program.

Angry :||

the only reason i rate it this way is because i couldn\'t put in questionable i wanna know if anyone in the other comments have bothered to try this on something other than vista how about some windows xp love lets find out what happens on xp

that and id like to know what happened to using your brain for all you people its called winrar and or 7zip or even any of the many iso programs out there today ultra or power iso with encryption turned on would give you the same thing and to make it even better its all in one folder and ready to be burned to a cd why do people insist on making things so hard on themselves and paying more money for programs like this when programs that i suggested work for nearly any computer even linux 7zip maybe even winrar so i guess my big question is why do you guys complain about a stupid program that doesn\'t do or erases what you thought it could lock thanks softpedia for your lack of luster and lack of decent programs
and lack of intelegence on the internet its needed you do good at what you do now shut down your server and save everyone else a headache

Beware installing this program to the default Program Files folder.

I found a big hole so I emailed to ask them.

After \"Locker\" folder is locked by using any of the security
>options, I can still access to the folder directly by typing in
>C:\\User\\...name of my computer...\\Documents\\Locked\\ascii\\

Here was the answer

We would suggest you to install Folder Lock on another location, like C:\\ or D:\\Folder Lock\\ unlike the usual Program Files\\Folder Lock\\ folder and this should surely help.

This is an excellent application. I have used it for 2 years now and I protect my files and folders on my PC, on my USB drive and easily have them protected in Safe Mode also unlike other locking problems.

crap....does not lock CD, except on machine with Folder Lock installed. Locked CD-RW locker visble on other machines
Don't you guys do anything other the cut and paste from the developer's handout

Horrible!

Do NOT be scammed and waste your money on this product. As of tonight files that we had locked have now vanished ( good thing we had backups) and the computer has gone to the BSOD ( blue screen of death) I Will most likely have to do a complete restore to the computer. Will try to boot in safe mode first and see if I can delete the program. Buyer Beware!

I would hate to see anyone else lose their info and have their computer hosed.

Folks, I know this product backwards and forwards. I've used it and dealt with the folks at the home office.

This is all you have to do. Install the newest version and then lock up something with their highest level of scurity.

Go into safe mode, turn on explorer for hidden files, find the folders and, yep, you guessed it, open them ALL RIGHT UP.

THis product is for people who simply havent got a clue.

Security....laughable

Use this software at your own risk! I'm afraid I'd just repeating the bad reviews, so I won't go into any detail. Read them, you'll get the picture: nice looking piece of software, great for a few months, and then out of the blue your encrypted files will no longer decrypt. I lost over two-gigs worth of sensitive private data, as well as photographs (which can never be replaced).

As mentioned in other reviews, what really peeved me off more than anything about this unethical company, is that the so-called 'customer support' consists nothing more than a few automated messages. And when their 'advice' didn't bring forth the much needed solution, you'd end up at square-one again - and round and round it went!

Well hopefully this review will put into action the much needed bad karma that this company certainly deserves, and people will take heed of the ubiquitous negative reviews; avoid this software like the plague...

STOP - All one needs to do is simply GO INTO SAFE MODE and use FOLDERTREE PRO to access all, as in EVERY FILE and immediately open them. THIS PROGRAM IS JUNK, I've used registered versions and have wored wit the company in getting to the bottom of the SAFE MODE security flaw. MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT...its junk and anybody that doesnt think so simply s a light weight security guru ad hadnt got a clue as to what makes for a sound data safe.

Just a warning to those here, from experience, don't buy or try this software. I was reeled in by the free trial and thought this was a good app. After spending 30 bucks 2 years and countless hours of trying to get back lost data I have finally thrown in the towel. It worked well for the first 6 or 8 months then one day I noticed there was a folder labeled "scrambled" and all my files in it were just that, scrambled. It took a few days but I got my files back using their recovery download. I didn't learn from that and kept using it. About 6 or 8 months later, the same thing. All totaled, numerous crashes, lot's of lost data and as of this writing it's been over a week and I still haven't recovered my files. Their tech support is automated I am sure because I get the same response when asking for help and then you just go in complete circles trying to get your data back. I don't know how many others are out there that's gone through the same but I know I can't be the only one. Just trying to get the word out.

it is a great software thing is it wont run on a limited account which is protected with admin right, can u tell me a way to run it or is their a software that will allow me

I can't believe this software is getting good reviews! (These are probably reviews from the people who make this software!!)

I spent US$50.00 to buy the 3-in-1 combo (folder lock, history clean and macro buddy).

Folder Lock does not work! When files are locked, they are simply turned into "hidden files" which can be easily found by turning on "view hidden files" in your folder properties/options.

Furthermore, Folder Lock is EXTREMELY unstable on Windows Vista. I have had my computer crash several times and have lost valuable files.

Also, customer service is terrible. I have emailed New Softwares (the company who makes this software) several times, but they don't want to know anything about it and refuse to give me a refund.

I just want everyone to be aware of these people and don't want anyone else to get ripped off!

In addition to the flaws listed below, there's an additional security hole through which a bus could be driven.

I had an unregistered version of 5.7.5 and had forgotten my password. Of course, the FAQ states that the only solution is to purchase the full program for $35, giving access to a "universal key". B.S.

After some deliberation, I copied and pasted an older version (5.0.1) of the executable file (Folder Lock.exe) from another computer, overwriting the newer Folder Lock.exe. I used the password for 5.0.1 and was able to unlock all of my files.

So while I was able to recover my files, I definitely would not trust this utility to protect any sensitive data.

DO NOT DOWNLOAD OR BUY THIS SOFTWARE!!
Folder Lock seems to be a wonderful program. Nice user interface, easy to use and all. UNTIL YOU HAVE TO REINSTALL YOUR WINDOWS AND THEN YOU SIMPLY CANNOT ACCESS YOUR LOCKED FOLDERS ANYMORE!! THAT MEANS YOU PROBABLY CHOSE YOUR MOST PRIVATE FOLDERS TO LOCK, THEN SOMEDAY YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO ACCESS THEN ANYMORE!! NICE HUH?

This program sucks! Files seem to be locked in folder, then disappear - forever lost. Does not hide program files from other users other than changing attributes to "hidden" and selecting "do not show hidden files" option. Cannot use hotkeys to open program in "stealth mode". Stealth mode is a joke. Folder Lock crashes import function of newest Windows Movie Maker 2.1.26.00. Company does not respond to repeated requests that they address these issues. NO RESPONSE AT ALL! I repeat--Folder Lock SUCKS BIG TIME> DO NOT BUY! WASTE OF MONEY AND YOU WILL NEVER GET IT BACK. SOFTPEDIA SUCKS FOR VENDING THIS PROGRAM.

DO NOT BUY this program.
a) No matter how many times I tried, the program never encrypted/shredded (just locked) the LOCKER folder when it was more than 1 GB.
b) When the program actually does encryption, it takes forever to encrypt or shred a few MBs.
c) When locked/shredded the folder is freely accessible from Linux. Do they actually call that security?? Or do they think that the only OS that exists is Windows?
d) The stealth mode does not hide the program from windows explorer, so what's the point of having it? Also the Ctrl-Alt-Delete combination NEVER works.
e) I tried to access the program from another Windows XP computer (on a USB stick) and the only thing I got was a blank window (???)
f) Technical support completely SUCKS. They say they answer in 12 hours but it took them 4 days to answer me back and the only thing they told me was to download the new version (5.7.0) and everything is fixed. I did download the last version but guess what.....NOTHING IS FIXED.

This program does not worth your money, hell it doesn't even worth the time you spend to download it.

It has a nice interface and lots of features, too bad I could never use them. It crashed my computer after I had Encrypted two files. I booted up, it crashed my computer again, without me even starting up the program. I had to go to safe mode and delete the folder manually, but wasn't I surprised to find that /ALL OF MY FILES COULD BE CLEARLY SEEN IN SAFE MODE!/ It has as much protection as a hidden folder, and I could even run them! Ironically, the ONLY thing that worked was the part about not being able to move or copy the files - they were lost forever. Get TrueCrypt instead, it's completely free and better then this piece of crap.

Folder Lock 5.5.7 or (probably later) can be easily circumvented by anyone, even a registered user like me.
Install Folder Lock on your PC or laptop, but don't select the option to "Start on Bootup" (or words to that effect). Attach an USB drive and use the Folder Lock program options to install Folder Lock onto the USB drive. Go to the USB drive (as mentioned in documentation) and start the Folder Lock program, putting some files into the USB "locker". Now you can either lock the files, encrypt them, whatever you like. Now Normally remove the USB drive and reboot the computer. When the desktop reappears put the USB drive back into your PC or laptop and use any file manager (I use Total Commander) to go directly to the Folder Lock program folder, on the USB drive. Within it, you will find a folder called "Locked" or "Folder Lock", something like that. Simply double click the folder and VOILA!!. All your data/programs will be easily accessible to read/run/copy/edit. Now is that security??
You ask, but "Why does this work"?
Because the folder lock program files are not running and hence are not active to "lock" or protect your data. As for encryption, that is bogus too, since it takes only a couple seconds to encrypt files of over 1GB in size and that is simply not possible with today's processing power in a regular PC. Plus, my test above allows you to choose to encrypt your data and you can STILL easily get access to it.
Bottom line: If you don't believe it, simply follow instructions above.
Buyer Beware!

I purchased this product based on the recommendations of my coworkers. Used it for few years and trusted it. However, after a reinstall of the program and windows recovery, the locker folder is magically empty now!!!! The "best" thing is that I trusted it for many years and I did not make a backup.
In conclusion it is not a stable program after all and don't trust it too much. Only used it for non-important data encryption. Oh by the way, Backup, Backup , Backup, Backup Backup, Backup Backup, Backup

I had the previous 4* version which allowed me to easily view "locked" files using Handy Recovery and other readily available downloadable programs. I wrote to New Softwares,the developers, about this problem but never received a reply.
I just downloaded the latest version as they were clainming 256k encryption. I tried locking files using that option. It worked in less than a second in supposedly encrypting a 3GB file. Only problem was that I could view the file easily using the aforementioned file recovery program.

This is fine for protecting your files from casual users, but don't put confidential files on a laptop thinking you would be protected in the event it was stolen. Don't waste your money, or even worse rely on this as a security feature!

It ceeps your files safe! It can lock out drives! It looks cool! It is groovy! It is really the best! It is fantastic! Björn Lundahl, Gothenburg, Sweden

When attempting to launch Folder Lock from the USB key on a computer other than the one where Folder Lock was installed, I get the following message: Component 'vaultskn.ocx' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid. I moved the program to the USB key via running the Folder Lock program. The problem is that it will not run properly from the USB key on a locked down user account -- which is a necessary requirement around here (do many people normally work with admin rights turned on, if so, this is dangerous). I purchased the program so I could lock files on a USB key. But the program will not work properly from another computer for which I have no admin rights. It will not even work right from the USB key on a locked down user account on a computer where the 'vaultskn.ocx' was registered (via an admin account - in this case the program keeps asking for a new password: can't remember the original one and it won't terminate properly). Been asking for a refund but no luck so far. Buyer beware.

Terrific product that lives up to its claim. I like the fact that you can encrypt thousands of pics and vids in a second. This is superb, I will keep this and share my opinions with friends and collegues.

Installed Folder lock on my computer and then to my portable drives. They all work fine on my personal computer but won't work off my memory sticks from other computers. Tried to get support from developers but no response. Used a freely available recovery program (recover my files v3.54) and it read all protected files locked in folder lock as though there was no protection at all. It also won't encrypt file(s) larger than 50 megs. Don't waste your money, I wish I hadn't.

After install I could no longer access the task manager by pressing ctrl alt del. That is bad...if a program crashes - then in order to shut down, I will have to pull the plug. This is not acceptable. I wrote support (asking two questions) and received responses which clearly indicated that the tech. did not have clue about how computer programs operate.

The next day I tried to move my folder back out of the "locker" and it moved out, but the folder is empty. The locker is empty too. Now, my files are lost forever. Re-installing will not fix this problem and I see no reason to write the developer when their tech. is clueless. Whew, good thing I did a backup before trusting this program. I only lost one days work.

I guess I am stuck with this program, but from now on I will only use it on my portable USB drive/thumbdrive.

I purchased this product based on the recommendations of many sites (including softpedia).

After using the product for several months, my files abruptly disappeared.

Repeated e-mails (n=7) with the makers of Folder Lock yielded redundant directions and no help. They also routinely replied in 3 days instead of the promised 1-2.

Their concusion was that my files were lost.

Thus, I had to recreate many important files that I had trusted would be kept safe.

Bad product, horrid customer support, do not purchase this product.