Today we came across few free folder locking software for Windows . Some of them can lock folders and others can lock individual files like images , videos and executable files . Locking individual files is pretty easy as just changing the file extension and selecting a “hidden” property will apply the required security settings . Some others can lock Windows folders as a whole . So these softwares would be an easy alternative for expensive security software like Lockdown Folder lock 6.0 .Download free folder lock software for Windows
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3 free folder lock software Windows
Best Crypto file lock for Windows . Best Crypto file lock is manufactured by smartphoneware , the same company who are making Best Crypto series of folder locks for Symbain and Windows mobile devices .
Best Crypto folder lock is only 250 KB in size and doesn’t need to be installed for operation .It will rename the locked files to .enc (encrypted ) extension and makes them inaccessible . Its not a folder lock , but a file lock . As I said it can only lock individual images , movies ,exe or other files .
Download Best Crypto file lock for Windows .
Kaka File encryption v 1.3 folder lock for Windows .
Unlike Best Crypto file lock , Kaka is a folder lock It can lock Windows files and folders .So it would be easy as we don’t need to select each files and hide them separately .It can protect USB drives ,CDs and other removable media . Kaka File encryption isonly 350 KB in size and it doesn’t need installation .
Works with Windows Xp , Windows Vista.
Download Kaka File encryption v 1.3 folder lock for Windows.
My Lockbox folder lock for Windows .
My Lockbox is another freeware Windows folder lock . It has got a very user friendly interface as shown below .
Specify the location of the required files and select Lock or Unlock . My Lockbox can lock folders as a whole . Works with Windows XP and Windows Vista .
Download My Lockbox folder lock for Windows.
Actually in Windows we don’t need any folder lock software hide files and folders . We can do it manually using command prompt .
First you have to create the folder that is to be protected and then move all the required files into it .
I assume that you have created a folder named ” locked ” in your G drive .
Now open command prompt by pressing Win key +R and enter cmd . .
Type attrib +s +h G:locked . This will lock the the file as prescribed in the command . Locked folder will not be visible even if we select to show hidden files and folders option in Windows .
Use this command attrib -s -h G:locked to open any locked folder using this method .
Related : Lock Windows softwares .
Tags: folder lock, security, USB
The coomand prompt thng was awsum.. its simple an easy and effective as well.. thanks a lot… cheerz..
The Command Prompt thing wont work always. If someone unchecks hide Protected operating System files from the Folder Options menu then the folder or file becomes visible.