What's New: Version History: Version 5.8.0, Released on November 12th, 2007 Major bug-free version with context menu enhancements and better portable drive support for latest versions of Vista. Version 5.7.9, Released on September 27th, 2007 Protection in USB Drive and External Hard Drive is faster than before. A few major bug fixes and enhancements in this version. Version 5.7.5, Released on May 17th, 2007 Tooltips added to the browse list so that you can easily see the complete folder paths in 'Unlock folders' list when you move your mouse pointer to the list. Any known conflict due to UAC feature in Windows Vista has been fixed. Many other fixes and enhancements. Version 5.7.3, Released on April 18th, 2007 File size improvements - Folder Lock.exe is now only 750 KB and the setup file size is also reduced. This enhancement also fixes a few bugs on Windows Vista and Windows XP. Many other speed enhancements are done in this version and is therefore an important update. Version 5.7.2, Released on March 18th, 2007 A few bug fixes and enhancement. Support for a variety of advanced options for Windows Vista. A new polished look, with new graphical look of buttons used in messsage boxes. More appeasing for Windows Vista and Windows XP. Version 5.7.0, Released on February 5th, 2007 Major update. Folder Lock is now Windows Vista compatible with complete support for all its variant like Windows Vista Home Edition, Windows Vista Home Premier, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate. Now also supports Windows Multiple User Accounts in all 32-bit versions of Windows, so that different users of the same computer can have different security measures for their files and folders. Few other major enhancements and bug-fixes. Version 5.6.3, Released on October 25th, 2006 Important update. Many bug fixes and new animated tips added in this release. Folder Lock now works faster when protecting files on slow USB Drives and now also support Memory Cards like SD Cards and the like. Version 5.6.0, Released on July 20th, 2006 Enhanced support for all kinds of external drives and hard drives. This is a enhanced version, with some important bug fixes and improved component version changes. Version 5.5.7, Released on April 18th, 2006 Important update, Folder Lock now allows you to power on/off the hacking attempt monitoring feature. An important bug fix with the activeX control (.ocx) when using Folder Lock on other than the machine it was installed on using removable media, requiring you to register the component. Other major fixes and enhancements and making it even more easier to get help within the program. Version 5.5.0, Released on March 20th, 2006 Major update, this version adds new features like Password Strength Meter to tell you how secure your password is, based on factors like length and it's contents. New Getting Started Wizard added for the understanding of core functionality and features of the program. A better help system. Many major enhancement and bug fixes. Version 5.3.9, Released on February 26th, 2006 Context menu problem when locking multiple files and folders has been resolved. Better help system with flash demo for in-depth software functionality demonstration has been added in the help file. Other minor bug fixes and enhancements. Version 5.3.8, Released on February 6th, 2006 Very important bug fixes. The freezing bug and activeX control problems with vaultskn.ocx have been completely fixed in this version. Folder Lock is also being tested on Windows Vista and new enhancements and recommended changes are also expected before the Vista release. Version 5.3.5, Released on December 5th, 2005 This version adds a new feature that automatically locks the 'Locker' files and folders even if you forget to lock them and shutdown or restart your computer. It works only when the program is running at the time you shutdown your computer. Version 5.3.1, Released on October 22nd, 2005 Fast protect your files on your USB Flash drives and other removable/portable media with the latest release. It adds ultra-fast speed to protect these types of media. Version 5.2.8, Released on September 28th, 2005 External protection from trojans, added in this version, so that password-protected files cannot be damaged by online intruders/hackers even if they break into the computer. Many other important bug fixes and enhancements in this version. Version 5.2.6, Released on August 23th, 2005 Added brute-force attack protection in the program, which makes the password highly secure and unbreakable. Furthermore, conflicts on Korean and Japanese versions of Windows is also resolved. Version 5.2.5, Released on August 8th, 2005 Added support for many different kinds of USB Flash Drives and Memory Sticks. Files can now be secured on any type of removable devices regardless of drive model/type. Many other minor changes and bug fixes. Version 5.2.4, Released on July 10th, 2005 This update contains major bug fixes and enhancements to improve the overall speed of the program when locking or encrypting files on a USB Flash Drive. Additional layer of protection have been introduced when protecting files and folders in the 'Locker' folder. Version 5.2.1, Released on May 18th, 2005 Folder Lock is now available in five languages, English, French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish. Many enhancements in this version, better uninstall, and a few new features like, allowing lock on multiple files easily by clicking the 'Another' button once you've locked a folder. Version 5.2.0, Released on April 4th, 2005 Major Release featuring better context menu even for files, program works on all dpi settings now, ability to lock/unlock multiple folders or files at once via right clicking locked folder list. Password is now saved in the Locked folders as well for additional protection. Alot of other bugs fixes and enhancements. Version 5.1.6, Released on February 20th, 2005 Freezing bug and truncated item bug in context menu is removed in this version. Also some major enhancements have been done removing all possible and known problems with this update. Version 5.1.5, Released on February 1st, 2005 A new feature 'Lock Favorites' added. Adds troubleshooting section in the FAQ section. Stealth mode desktop icon problem solved. Trial limitations changed from 20-use trial to 35-use trial. Version 5.1.2, Released on January 15th, 2005 A lot of bug fixes in this version. The password problem, the stealth problem and the DOS EXE problems are now solved. Version 5.1.0, Released on December 20th, 2004 Stealth Mode, Shred files and Hacker Attempt monitoring features added in this release. Also added context menu in Windows Explorer. Version 5.0.8, Released on December 8th, 2004 Automatic Operations, Erase PC Tracks features added. Now Folder Lock incorporates 256-bit Blowfish Encryption Technology unlike 128-bit used formerly. Version 5.0.5, Released on November 25th, 2004 A polished version, fixes many bugs related to the Folder Lock skin component. Version 5.0.3, Released on November 10th, 2004 Folder Lock adds a browse button in the program letting you lock any folder, even drives and also allows you to move the program to a removable disk for portable security. Version 5.0.1, Released on October 18th, 2004 This release fixes a few bugs related to ActiveSkin component and adds multiple folder locking. Version 5.0.0, Released on October 1st, 2004 This is the first release of the software, see the information below about what you can expect in the future releases. Comparision of Folder Lock® 5 with Folder Lock® 4: Features Folder Lock 5 Folder Lock 4 Ability to lock files on kernel level Ability to lock files in DOS Mode Ability to Encrypt files & folders Protects data on Portable Devices Remembers password when carried Program can be run in Stealth Mode Program can monitor hackers/intruders Can Shred Files leaving no traces Ability to lock files in Windows Protected files are undeletable Ability to Scramble files Works on FAT, FAT32, NTFS, EFS Program Folder undeletable Works on all 32-bit Windows Doesn't show size & properties Requires no extra dll or ocx files Protects from network computers Protects from viruses & spyware Protects from internet hackers Protects any number of files Protects any format of files AutoLock, Auto Shutdown etc. Lock PC in all Windows Removes Recent Document History Removes Search Files History Removes data in Clipboard Shows in System Tray or Taskbar Master Key Feature Maximum 5-levels of Locking No Problem using Disk Tools See also: How can I suggest a new feature for the future releases? How is the version 5 different from the version 4? I like Folder Lock a lot? Is there any way I can help you guys?