Lock Folder Xp and Packpal Folder Locker Software for Windows

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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Packpal Folder Locker
$24.95 - PackPal

PackPal Folder Locker is a password protected software which can encrypt your files, folders, pictures, drives, and documents in seconds.

Protected files are hidden from kids, friends, colleagues and kept away from viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and even networked PCs, cable users and hackers. Even if you move the locked files from one PC to other devices, such as USB Flash Drives, Memery Sticks, CD-RW, floppies, and laptops.Files are protected securely on these removable devices

PackPal Folder Locker can encrypt or decrupt any number of files, folders, drives, pictures and documents in seconds.It works on Windows XP/2000/NT/Me and all kinds of disk types like FAT16, FAT32, NTFS.

To use PackPal Folder Locker is the best method to guarantee that nobody accidentally or intentionally gets access to your private and confidential information.

Main Features of PackPal Folder Locker

You do not need to encrypt folders in different locations hastily any longer. Consider that how much time you will save by putting these folders in one location. Do encrypt and decrypt in seconds;

The locked softwares can not be deleted or uninstalled without the correct password;

The locked files can be protected securely even though your computer is rebooted by a floppy or a bootable CD and saved well on almost Windows platforms even you move these files from one platform to another;

PackPal folder locker is fully portable. It can encrypt your files not only in USB Flash Drives, Memery Sticks, but also in CD-RW, floppies. Switch the program into the drive, run the program, then you can encrypt and decrypt the files. Therefore, it is so portable for users, taken to anywhere;

Encrypts the files independently as for different Windows platforms. You can lock a folder at a Windows ME platform, then encrypt a picture at another Windows XP platform;

Packpal folder locker protects any format of files, in spite of they are JPG, DOC, PDF, XLS or any other format.

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Folder Vault
$9.95 - Gear Box Computers

Folder Vault is a file-security program allowing the user to hide, lock, encrypt and protect files and folders in the blink of an eye. With one master password FolderVault will protect your files, folders and even entire drives from being viewed, deleted, renamed, removed or accessed. Encrypt and hide your folders, files, pictures, documents in a flash. Folder Vault has advanced features such as "Stealth-Mode", allowing the user to run the program completely hidden to prevent other snoopers from even knowing it exists. Folder Vault uses advance security features allowing you to hide your folders and files from Windows, Dos and even Safe Modes. Encrypt your files and folders in your "Vault" using 256 bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), also known as Rijndael, a block cipher adopted as an encryption standard by the U.S. government... Use Folder Vault's Log feature to view malicous login attempts. Other features of Folder Vault include: Auto Protect and close your vault, Auto-Shutdown your PC, Erase recent document history, Auto-Empty Recycle Bin, Clean Internet Explorer History, Clear Internet Explorer Address Bar History, Erase Internet Explorer Temporary Internet Files & Cookies, Can't be uninstalled without the owners permission, Hide from Add Remove Programs.

Folder Vault can also be used to lock/ hide individual programs on your computer from being run, accessed or used. Block access to your email program such as Microsoft Outlook. Simply lock the Outlook program directory to secure it.

Want to lock your Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites from being viewed or used? Simply lock the favorites folder and they will not show up in your browser application.

Stealth mode features of ?FolderVault?:

Hides from "Add Remove Programs"
Hides all shortcuts from Desktop, Startmenu
Hides the program folders
Hides from the taskbar
Hides from Alt > Tab Menu
Hides from Task Manager running process list
Assign a HotKey combination to bring it back up

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Folder Lock
$35 - New Softwares, Inc.

Folder Lock is a fast file-security program that can password-protect, lock, hide and encrypt any number of files, folders, drives, pictures and documents in seconds. Protected files are hidden, undeletable, inaccessible and highly secure, brute force attacks to crack the password is not possible. It hides files from kids, friends and co-workers, safeguards them from viruses, trojans, worms and spyware, and even protects them from networked PCs, cable users and hackers. Files can also be protected on USB Flash Drives, Memory Sticks, CD-RW, floppies and notebooks. Protection works even if files are taken from one PC to another on a removable disk, without the need to install any software. It locks files in Windows, DOS and even Safe Modes. Additional Options include Stealth Mode, Hacker Attempt Monitoring, Shred files, AutoLock, Auto Shutdown PC, Lock your PC, Erase PC tracks, 256-bit Blowfish Encryption and Context Menu in Explorer. Works on Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/Me/98 and all kinds of disk types like FAT16, FAT32, NTFS. Folder Lock is the most downloaded file-security program in the market today.

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The Lock XP
$45 - CrashCourse Software

The Lock XP provides user audit, access control, Internet and system security for any computer running Windows 2000, Windows XP (with or without Fast User Switching), Windows Server 2003, and now supports Windows Vista. Running on Windows 9x/ME will work, but is no longer supported.

The Lock XP is PL-1 compliant to Chapter 8, NISPOM. It also meets Sarbanes-Oxley Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and PC Auditing requirements, as well as meets HIPPA, Access, Authorization, and Security control requirements.

All user security is group based configurable by any members of the Administrators group. User security can define system policy, logon times, internet access times, web site restrictions, and access to local resources such as programs and files and folders, including removable media (USB, flash, etc.), that can be restricted as it is plugged into the system. Restrict printer access in any Windows application. Restrict access to screen capture via the Print Screen key. Logging features will record web sites visited, programs run, and any security violations occurring while the user is logged in, and now supports the Firefox browser.

User security data is stored locally or on a shared network folder.

The Lock XP, the local Windows system, a Netware Server, a Windows NT server, or a remote Lock XP Security Manager server, can verify user passwords.

The Lock XP has a built in cloning feature designed to make network installations a simple one step process. When used in conjunction with the Lock XP Security Manager, all remote systems may be kept up to date when The Lock XP has been updated on the Security Manager system. Tools are included with the Security Manager that will allow remote monitoring of any systems running The Lock XP and connecting to the Security Manager.

Active Password monitoring is used to combat modification of Windows 2000/XP/2003 user passwords (usually with a bootable hacking disk) outside of the Windows GUI.

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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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