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LocK-A-FoLdeR for Windows

  • Free
  • In English
  • V3.10.3
  • 3.4
  • (251)
Joe Wainer
Joe WainerUpdated last year

Open-source software to hide and lock folders within a computer

LocK-A-FoLdeR can be a great tool for those who have been looking for a method to hide the contents of a specific folder from the prying eyes of others. It is very easy to use and as this is an open-source package, there will be no payment required in order to download and activate the program.

Main Features and Uses

The primary intention of LocK-A-FoLdeR is to create encrypted files through the use of a user-generated master password. The process itself is very simple. First, the folder to be locked will be chosen. The user clicks on the icon and he or she creates a dedicated password. Once this password is entered and confirmed, the folder will be locked. However, it will also disappear from the desktop itself. Retrieving this 'hidden' folder will require that the user accesses the main program and enters the same password.

Additional Options

It is possible to hide an unlimited number of files with LocK-A-FoLdeR. Different passwords can be chosen for each file or a single password may be selected to unlock the entire group. It will require very little memory, so this package can be a great option for slower operating systems. It is able to work with Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

  • Pros

    • There is no charge to download and utilise this bundle.
    • Very little memory is required for it to function properly.
  • Cons

    • Developers have discontinued any additional updates.
    • This program will not work with newer versions of the Windows operating system.
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App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    3.10.3
  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows 7

  • Language

    English

  • Downloads

    141.7K

    Last month's downloads

    • 251
  • Size

    664.91 KB

  • Developer

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LocK-A-FoLdeR for PC

  • Free
  • In English
  • V3.10.3
  • 3.4
  • (251)

User reviews about LocK-A-FoLdeR

by Tonie Murithi

Did anyone find a way for password recovery

by muhraka asus

i have the same problem. forgot password. is there any solution to recover it? Please help me.

by PANDORI WALA

Is there any tool or any method to recover its password I also uninstalled this software And my important data on it but i could not install this software again please help and guide

by Umer Satti

Is there any tool or any method to recover its passwordI also uninstalled this software And my important data on it but i could not install this software again please help and guide Thank

by Paul

Great little tool, except if you have a folder that is locked, and you search via Windows Explorer for 'size:Gigantic' as an example, you can see 'hidden files' in the list, and proceed to view videos, etc. Not sure if this was ever considered so there is a security risk using the above method to gain access to your hidden files, etc.

by Aidan Matthew

This is a must-have tool especially if you have a lot of confidential documents that needs to be highly protected This piece of software tool will allow you to lock and hide the folder that you want to protect. It has a very user-friendly interface so novice computer users shouldn't worry about this software!

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