The folder and its content cannot be renamed.

The folder and its content cannot be deleted.

Locked folders have the following restrictions:

Any existing subfolder lock settings will be registered so that folders can resume their earlier settings if the parent folder is unlocked in the future.Īlternatively, you can choose for the lock/unlock to be forced upon all subfolders, overriding any existing locks:

Right-click a folder and choose 'Lock folder' from the context menu.īy default, all subfolders will inherit the lock settings from its parent folder. It prevents any changes being made to protected files and folders, avoiding any unwanted modification of files. This Enterprise feature adds an additional layer of protection for your organization's assets. ( PCWorld last reviewed Folder Lock at version 6.25).To protect your images from mishaps, such as accidental deletion, moving or renaming, you can lock folders from changes. Other neat features are login attempt tracking, and creating both normal and self-extracting password protected zip files. 10GB should be more than enough for only your secure data. The service is $5 per month for every 10GB, not the cheapest but relatively competitive. The program goes even further with a secure erase (shred) function, data lockers (think Windows Briefcase), and the ability to run stealthily–that is, without any sign that it’s operating.įolder Lock 7’s interface is super-easy to use, but a bit over the top in appearance.Version 7 of Folder Lock adds an optional online component to the mix, synching your data lockers to NewSoftwares’ own storage service if you desire. Not only does it encrypt and hide volumes and folders with an on-the-fly 256-bit algorithm, it also protects USB drives and creates wallets to list and store important information such as bank accounts, online passwords, and such. Folder Lock 7 is a jack-of-all-trades for file encryption and data security.

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