Folder Lock is an extensive file security and encryption suite developed by NewSoftwares Inc. To keep both individual and business data protected. A good solution for both individuals and corporations due to its easy to use interface, its robust encryption capabilities, this software is much more than a folder locking application. Folder Lock’s advanced encryption system allows the users to lock, hide or encrypt files, folders and whole drives. Once files/folders/drives are locked, they can neither be deleted, nor be moved or copied. Moreover, with the stealth mode you can make your documents, photos and sensitive files completely hidden from other users.
One of the main benefits of Folder Lock is its portable security. You can either use it on a USB drive, external hard disk or other external media in portable mode, or have it secure your cloud storage via DropBox & Google Drive synchronization. Users can also create password protected encrypted virtual vaults, known as ‘Lockers’. All files stored in ‘Lockers’ are secured with a real time encrypted volume, secured with 256-bit AES encryption.
If you want to permanently destroy some files, Folder Lock can shred them by using a special feature called “Wipe”. The application is also useful to destroy sensitive data before throwing away a PC. Additionally, the program also contains an integrated password manager.
Folder Lock version 2026 supports the latest versions of Windows: fully supports Windows 11, Windows 10 and even the upcoming Windows 12; it is optimized for 32bit and 64bit. With the addition of the new Cloud Encryption feature, it now offers a direct interface for encryption and synchronization to cloud storage. Other new security updates of the new version include enhanced threat detection with an alert mechanism against suspicious behaviors (behavioral analysis) and support for multi-factor authentication (MFA) login with e-mail account or authenticator apps. The whole software is updated and refined with a cleaner and simpler interface.
What is Folder Lock and how does it work?
Folder Lock is the all-in-one security suite developed by NewSoftwares Inc. To protect your personal and corporate digital assets; it prevents the unauthorized access to any files and documents on your system through locking, hiding, encrypting and wiping them.
Here is the summary; it Secures any sensitive information on your computer or external devices by locking, hiding, encrypting and wiping them.
Key Features:
Core Locking & Hiding: Secure any files and folder like Word documents, Excel sheets, PDFs, images and others. The locked file cannot be accessed, deleted, renamed and transferred; it is a type of read-only protection.
Stealth Mode: The Stealth mode hides your file without deleting them so that the file remains hidden even from DOS commands and search tools.
Secure Lockers: Build virtual encrypted vaults in your hard drive or a USB. These vaults function like a Virtual Drive, for instance “Drive L”, and can encrypt files immediately using the military grade 256-bit AES encryption in locked containers without any third-party support.
- Locks an entire USB, an External hard drive or even a partition (not the C: drive). Locked drives become invisible and cannot be accessed from any computer it is attached to.
- Folder Lock can be directly executed from the USB or an external disk without installing it anywhere. Protect your files, or access your lockers from any PC i.e. At office, library, etc.
- Wipe and destroy your sensitive information permanently by overwriting it several times following standards like DoD 5220.22-M, so that your data cannot be retrieved after you sell your computer.
- Remove your digital foot prints left by windows or applications (browser, Office, media players) in one click to ensure privacy.
- Generate strong passwords and keep them safe for your websites and bank accounts inside the software.
- The software can be set to automatically re-lock or wipe files if the PC is left idle or if the screensaver is activated.
- It logs every wrong password entry along with notifications.
Who uses Folder Lock
Want to wipe their data completely from the hard drive before selling the PC and users who want to protect their data while using public computers.
Users can protect their personal pictures, movies and journals from family members or if the computer is used by many.
Secure their databases, financial statements and trade secrets.
Prevent others from copying or accidentally deleting thesis works and projects.
What happens if I forget my master password?
Folder Lock is designed to not be accessible, not even by the Folder Lock developers, in case of an event like forgetting the master password. This is to provide maximal security against hackers but it is very important to save it on a safe spot.
Can I run it on my USB drive without installing it?
Yes, if Folder Lock is installed as a portable edition onto a USB or an external disk you can run your locked files/lockers without installation of the program. You can do so on any computer, for example on office or on a library computer.
Does Folder Lock slows down my PC?
Folder Lock is lightweight and has minimum system resource consumption. You will have just a quick peek on the processor usage when you move large data in the Locker, however standard work (editing a word document, hiding files) should not affect the computer speed at all.
