



"The Big Mean Folder Machine" is an easy to use file/folder management utility. It can split files into folder hierarchies or merge them into a single folder.
Folder Express helps you instantly jump to your frequently used folders in Windows Explorer, folder windows, Browse Folder dialogs or Open/Save File dialogs. You need not move through all the drives and folders to go where you want any more.
Merge two different folders so that they both contain only the most recently modified version of the same file. New files will be copied so that both folders are identical. Synchronize an office computer with a home computer with this program.
Hide Those Folders is the best way for you to hide folders and hide files and keep sensitive and important data hidden from view. Hide files and hide folders from Children, Employers, Anyone else at all, even hackers!

Folder Encryption Fairy
$25 - Soarersoft Software Studio
[Folder Encryption Fairy] is an simple-to-use and reliable encryption utility to password protect folders or encrypt files for Win98/me/2000/XP/2003.It lets you password protect, hide, mask folders and encrypt files in folders.The unique of the soft lies in the ability to intelligent combinational encrypt(decrypt).
The main functional moduels include:
fast encryption/decryption,high density encryption/decryption,portable encryption/decryption,mask folder,hide folder,and wipe out folder.
*Fast Encryption: let you password protect folders within one second.Without password,nobody is able to access, delete, copy or rename protected folders.
*High Density Encryption:Encrypt all the files in the protected folder with standard encryption algorithms.It is suitable for folders with vital data.
*Portable Encryption: Encrypt folders in portable disk.The decryption soft is packaged with
the folder,then you can access or decrypt the encrypted folders on others' computers.
**You can encrypt your folders by more than one encryption ways to keep extremely security.
*Mask folder: convert your folders into special folders such My Computer,Recyclers,Control Pannel,then the folder can not be accessed directly.
*Hide folder:hide the folders so that nobody can see it on the disk.
*Wipe out folder:wipe out all files in the folders so that others can not get the files
even they use data recovery software such as Easy Recovery.

Manage Folder Now
$19.95 - Elongsoft Software
Manage Folder Now is an easy to use program that allows you to hide folder or quick jump your folders.You can keep your personal data away from others. Others will not know where your personal files exist.It is protected by a password that you can change or remove at any time.
Manage Folder Now obviously will prove itself to be the fastest way to access your data without ever needing to remember long paths.You can access your folders in the Windows Explorer,in standard Open/Save As/Browse dialog boxes or the desktop or the Start button instantly.All you need to do is to right-click on your Explorer or dialogs and the Favorite Folder option is displayed. You can add all the folders you need to access to this list and they are available to you instantly.
It runs automatically as part of the context menu, so you will never need to start the program otherwise you want to hide folders.

Folder Scout
$19.95 - Folder Scout Labs
Folder Scout gives you instant access to any Drive, Folder or File on your PC. Folder Scout avoids everyday tedious folder tree navigation and searches allowing you to focus on just your important tasks. Thanks to its high speed Predictive Search Engine you can access any folder on your computer just by typing a few letters of its name or simply with one mouse click.
Folder Scout does not degrade your system performance since it does not uses any background indexing engine that generates intensive CPU load. It just catalogs your drives in a few seconds and then stay minimized consuming 0% of your CPU. While you are working, automatically tracks changes in folder tree and keeps a list of recently used folders and documents.
Folder Scout comes with an attractive Windows XP/Vista style interface and is very easy to use. It is cleverly organized on five quick access sections:Root Folder Quick Jump, Disk Tree, Favorites, Recent Folders and Recent Documents.

Lock Folder XP
$24.95 - Everstrike Software
Lock Folder XP is a new security tool that lets you lock your files, folders and drives with your personal password. Now nobody but you can access your most sensitive information. Locking folders, files and drives also effectively protects you from malicious programs, such as viruses, worms and trojans. Here is how Lock Folder XP works - all you have to do is to drag file or folder you want to lock to Lock Folder XP window, and the rest is done automatically. Now your data is protected, hidden and can not be accessed without entering your personal password. It is critical to have effective protection from unauthorized access, since over 80% of reported security breaches come from within the organization, not hackers! Locking files, folders and drives is the best way to guarantee that nobody accidentally or intentionally gets access to your financial, health, private or confidential information. And since locking your files, folders or drives makes them invisible, they can not be deleted, damaged or harmed in any other ways. Even if a virus gets introduced to your system, your locked folders will not be detected, infected or harmed. Here is the important part - Lock Folder XP uses the encryption standards approved by the US Government. This and others innovative and reliable technologies provide the safest way to store your information well protected against hacker attacks, malicious software and dishonest employees. But don't think that Lock Folder XP can only be used in the corporate environment - this application is perfect for home as well. We also advise you get Lock Folder XP if you have a laptop and travel frequently. After all, if your notebook gets lost or stolen, you don't want strangers to see your financial data, credit card or social security numbers. Lock Folder XP is distributed electronically over the Internet. Free trial version is available for download. Retail price is only $24.95

Folder Pilot
$19.95 - BAxBEx Software
Folder Pilot seamlessly integrates into your Windows environment with two easy-to-use Windows extensions.
Install Folder Pilot today and forget all the hassles when browsing through folders.
Folder Pilot replaces the Address bar in Windows Explorer and enhances its functionality. With just 2 clicks of the mouse, you can immediately browse to your favorite or recently used folders.
The next generation of Windows (codename "Longhorn") will have similar functionality - with Folder Pilot experience the tomorrow's folder navigation today.
Folder Pilot replaces the standard Address bar in Windows Explorer and displays folder structures as clickable paths. You are able to see at a glance "where you are", namely the path of the current folder. From here you can navigate to any folder on the hard drive at lightning speed.
You can access your favorite folders even faster. Folder Pilot also adds a Favorites menu to the folder context menu (in the File menu, in Explorer and on the Desktop). The menu contains shortcuts to your favorite folders. With these shortcuts, you can navigate the folders you frequently use without having to wander through hard drives, tree structures and folders.
The Favorites menu can be expanded at any time and still remain easy to use. Shortcuts can be easily named, moved, grouped or separated optically with lines. Even shortcut icons can be customized.

Folder Security Guard
$29.95 - Atory Tools
Folder Security Guard allow You safe protect folders and data inside folders on your drives.
You can hide folders completely making it invisible and inaccessible for people using your computer.
Folder Security Guard allow You restrict access to the folders that contain your sensitive data over local or shared computers.
After folder protection via Folder Security Guard, folder contents cannot be read, copied or modified. To access the locked folders, you should supply unlock via explorer content menu, or select protected folder in folders tree. If You set password protection, you should type correct password for unprotection. Features
* Hide Folders
* Hide folders via different icons and shortcats.
* Password protection for folders.
* Unlimited number of objects to be protected.
* High-level protection.
* 100% safe protection, no data lost.
* Support of FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
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