BatchLocker

BatchLocker is an approachable software application that gives you the possibility to easily encrypt and hide folders from your hard drive. It's useful for those who share their computers with other household members, in order to protect the privacy of their important documents.

The tool features just a couple of options, which are intuitive enough for inexperienced users looking for a security tool to ensure file safety.

The installation procedure requires minimal user intervention and the only notable aspect in this regard is that .NET Framework is necessary to work with this app. The prerequisite files are included in the downloaded package, so there's no need to search the Internet for missing components.

As far as the interface goes, BatchLocker adopts a clean window with an intuitive structure, where all main options are visible. All you have to do is indicate the name of the folder you want to encrypt and hide, specify the password and confirm it, as well as click a button to save the key and apply modifications.

The password can be displayed if there's no one looking over your shoulder, while the maximum number of accepted characters is displayed under each dialog box. Multiple encrypted items can be organized in the main app window, as well as decrypted by entering the right key.

The software program comes equipped with simple and effective options for protecting files and folders via password encryption. It carried out tasks fast in our tests while using a low amount of CPU and RAM, so it didn't hamper system performance.

On the other hand, it doesn't leave too much room for customization. Other than that, BatchLocker gets the job done and it's free for non-commercial use.