



FolderShielder is a great software tool to hide folders and hide files to protect your privacy.
File Lock is a secure software that can lock and/or hide your files, folders and drives. It can prevent access to any of your files, folders or drives. File Lock also supports to hide files and folders, to make them complete invisible.
Simply right-click on a file, type a password, and your file cannot be read or used. Works with any type of file including photos, movies, office documents, etc.
FOBS based device driver designed primarily to hide or deny access to files, folders and registry keys on the Microsoft Windows family of OS. It provides the ability to completely hide the presence of an application and discourage tampering.

LockTheFile
$28.95 - OkoSoft.com
LockTheFile is a tool that encrypts files with strong encryption alghorytm.
You may protect any information - text files, pictures, video and audio files from other eyes and ears, as many files as you need, without any limites.
The core functions of this program are:
Strong encryption alghorytm;
Handy user interface;
Ability to send locked files to your friends by email;
Ability to unlock received files;
Ability to lock/unlock files "on the fly";
Store administrative password at the secured place;
Scan hard disk drivers for locked files

Lock my Folder
$29.95 - Ptshare
Lock my Folder is a new folder password protected software which can help you lock your files, folders with your personal password. Prevent people from viewing, editing, altering your folders as easy as 1-2-3. Locking files, folders, and drives is the best way to guarantee that nobody accidentally or intentionally gets access to your private and confidential information.
Lock files, folder with secure encryption and password protection. You will be asked to type in a password when you open Lock ny Folder at the first time. To help avoid typos, you must enter your password twice. If you do type a different password, Lock my Folder will prompt you for a correction. The password you enter is used for each folder and file to be locked.
Features: Lock/unlock file, folder
Lock local directory and subdirectory
Lock/unlock all selected items with one click
Works perfectly on disk types like NTFS
Supports unlock all items when starting
You need not run Lock my Folder at all time, it supports lock all items when exit

AB Hide Folder
$29.95 - Doshare
AB Hide Folder is a powerful file lock software that can password protect your personal files and folders. You can use AB Hide Folder to stop other users from opening your personal files, or you can completely hide your files until a password is entered.
AB Hide Folder can lock the files and folders in a second even if GBs of data is to be locked. It is very useful to keep your sensitive files away from others.

ID Unlocker
$47 - Fastlink2
ID Unlocker is a handy utility which acts as an Explorer extension to help you unlock files. It gets rid of error accessing messages and error deleting files or folders and allows you to proceed with computer related actions.
Main Features:
- Unlocks inaccessible folders
- Deletes files that can't normally be deleted
- Erases and moves selected applications
- Executes inaccessible programs
- Kills processes at your request
Detailed features:
- Unlocks files that have an error executing. It allows you to see the content of a folder that shows an error executing message, such as:'The file is in use by another program or user', or 'The source or destination file may be in use'.
- ID Unlocker has simply-to-use context menu with a command line which enables you to choose the action to take. It also provides a 'process and handlers list', letting you see the name and the path of the process and letting you close a handle if you desire.
- Enters programs that show an access deny message. ID Unlocker simply goes beyond the error accessing message and allows you to move files that show error messages like:'There has been a sharing violation'.
- Deletes stubborn files and index.dat that won't normally be erased. It removes and deletes files that have error messages, such as:'Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use, or: Cannot delete file: Access is denied.'
- Provides registration information about the alternative user of the program you are about to access. ID Unlocker gives you information about a different source that might be using the program and stops it at your request.
- Kills processes at your request. It stops programs and applications from running if you desire to interrupt its activity with or without having to reboot your computer.
- Moves and deletes locked processed and dlls. Applications that have corrupt content or are permanently locked can be erased or moved.

Secure File Vault
$49.95 - SecureFileVault.com
Secure File Vault is a file and folder locker software incorporating 128 bit encryption techniques.This data encryption software not only locks your 'Content Sensitive' files and folders quickly and professionally using 128-bit Thayer encryption, but also makes it unable for others to view or use them without your consent. It has security features like file locker,security vault, email encryption. Other features include password manager,file shredder and favorites manager.It is the ultimate file locking utilty with an easy to use interface. Each Feature designed for maximum simplicity, security and utility. Secure File Vault works with all versions of Windows :95, 98, 2000, ME, NT and XP.
Icon Lock-iT XP
$49.95 - Moon Valley Software
Icon Lock-iT XP provides strong file encryption and security for Windows XP, 2000, NT Desktop files. Secure, safe password protection, lock and encrypt files or folders with a mouse click. Configurable user accounts enforce file ownership and let you decide who can lock files.
New portable device security keeps your iPod, MP3 player, or flash drive contents protected at all times. This makes it possible for professionals or enthusiasts to protect sensitive data while in transit from one machine to another. Now included with Icon Lock-iT XP is Moon Valley's Security Suite which includes a Password Assistant and System Security Check. These new features will help the user construct a computing environment free of external threats.
Includes many features designed for home users, shared computers, and the mobile professional. The self-decryptor lets you send or distribute encrypted files with peace of mind. Instead of simply locking your file or folder, Icon Lock-iT XP will transform it into a self-extracting executable. This executable can be sent to a third party, placed on a CD or floppy for distribution or sale or safe transport from home to work, or placed in a shared folder. When opened, even by someone without Icon Lock-iT XP, the file self-extracts, if they know the password!
Lock-iT XP 3.3 uses the strongest top of the line encryption available, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) approved, up to a 256-bit key size!. Enjoy a faster, more secure encryption which is the strongest on the market! The easily configurable user interface allows you to choose from locking or unlocking one file, multiple files, or entire folders. Maintain your sensitive directory structures. For increased security, enable autolock and unlock. Encrypt files for storage or lock them entirely to prevent any unauthorized use or tampering. Take advantage of our useful password hint feature, optional bleaching, & define user rights to personalize Icon Lock-iT to your needs.
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