Protect Files and Easy File & Folder Protector Software for Windows

Easy File & Folder Protector
$34 - IM-Soft

Protect files and folders situated on local media of Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP with Easy File & Folder Protector at Windows kernel level. Your can deny access to certain files and folders, or to hide them securely from viewing and searching. Easy File & Folder Protector has an easy-to-use user interface allowing you to allocate access to your files and folders between your users according to predefined timetables. Each PC user can have his own list of allowed and disallowed files and folders within certain time periods. The program does not modify your media: in protecting your files, it just uses a high-reliability VXD driver working at Windows kernel level. This guarantees that Easy File & Folder Protector will never lose your data, as may happen if you use other file- and folder-protecting software. The program uses unique technology, which allows you to protect system files and folders such as the Windows System, Registry and Swap files. The program's interface is very easy to use. On-line help is available.

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Protect File / Protect Folder
$29.95 - WebPcTools

Foldershielder is a great software tool that allows you to protect files and protect folders so no one can see them or view them, all of us have private and important files and data that we don't want others to see or view, foldershielder gives your the ability to protect your files and folders easily and quickly. Foldershielder is a must tool for every PC user to protect your private files and filders, you might include financial information, tax information, passwords, personal letters and memos, serial numbers and a host of other private and personal data that you don't want others to see, Foldershielder is the right software for you to provide you with complete privacy and security over your data and files.

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Security Folder
$24.95 - Everstrike Software

These days computers are everywhere. Reliable and tireless machines replace human beings at dull routine tasks in almost every area. Each day we tend to rely more and more on electronics as storage media and information processing and distribution systems. A decade ago, our puny hard drives contained hardly a couple of thousands of files. Today, our massive hard drives contain dozens and even hundreds of thousands of various files and folders and, which is most important, the overall information value increased dramatically. From private messages to business-critical data ? every singe bit of valuable information we may have on our computers requires reliable protection. Despite the fact that there are many 3d party data security solutions on the market today, few of them offer an intuitively easy way to protect files and folders on local hard drive from unauthorized access. Introducing Security Folder by Everstrike Software, the unique folder data protection system intended to make your life times and times easier, while making sure your private and sensitive data are kept away from prying eyes! Security Folder represents the new generation of computer safeguard tools and is intended for hiding your files, folders and entire drives from other users of a Windows NT/2000/XP machine. The application combines the ultimate power of industry-standard strong encryption algorithms with unique stealth technologies to protect your data from both unauthorized access and modification/destruction by malicious programs. Unlike other security software, available on the market, Security Folder was designed with user convenience in mind, which ensures even the newbie computer users can learn operating it within seconds. Intuitive interface makes protecting data as easy as click-and-go. Thanks to flexible licensing policy, Security Folder is a cost-effective security solution both for home and corporate users. Protect your data now!

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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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HideFlash
$14.95 - HideFlash Software Company

HideFlash is a security software to protect files and folders on USB flash drive from viewing them without your permission. Your files and folders are hidden and remain invisible on any computer to which you connect your USB flash drive. It is useful for anyone who wants to protect their private data.
Features:
- hides your files and folders from USB flash filesystem
- no one but you can access your hidden files or folders
- files and folders will remain invisible on another machine
- your information is stored securly using the best ecnryption algorithms
- you can add different sets of files for multiple users
- the program doesn't need to be run every time you use your flash drive
- you are free to install the program on up to 5 USB flash drives

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Dark Files
$20 - SSS Lab., Inc.

Dark Files can help you keep your files protected. You can choose who gets access to what files on your computer. This program provides three levels of protection to suit any user : "Hidden", "Read Only", "Full Control". It works with any Windows platforms : 9.x/ME/NT/2000/XP . Dark Files can work with Network folders and fully supports protection of removable media (such as floppies, CD Roms, DVD, ZIP and some SCSI and RAID drives) on all platforms. This easy-to-use program allows you to protect your files and folders (including subdirectories) in various ways. You can hide them or prevent others from deleting, renaming, executing, or modifying your files in any way. The Wildcard feature allows you to specify which files you want to protect (for example, all EXE or DLL files). The file system protection works independently of the program , so if you even close the program the file protection will still work. Built-in support for multiple user interface allows you to use Dark Files without any change on multi user systems. You can define own settings for each user separately or just define settings for the "Guests group" . If your computer is configured for using by multiple users you can define the list of protected folders separately for each user. If some user has not got own settings the program will apply settings of the "Guests group" to that user.
If you are looking for a solid file protection program, look no further.

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