Encrypt and/or Lock Files & Folders

How to Encrypt and/or Safe Lock Files & Folders:

Folder Lock can safe lock, encrypt or scramble any number or size of files and folders in it's own 'Locker' folder. Protecting files this way, is the maximum level of security the program offers, and at a mind-blowing speed. Safe Locked files are not only protected on Windows kernel level, but also protected in DOS Mode, Safe Mode as well as from other Operating Systems. This technique offers encryption-like safety by protecting files from so many backdoors, and takes only a second no matter if it's Terabytes (more than 1024 Gbs) of files. Apart from that you can also choose 128-bit Blowfish Encryption option for virtually unbreakable encryption or Scrambling option which changes the structure of your files.
How It Works?
After entering the correct password and logging into Folder Lock, a 'Locker' folder will pop up in front of you. Treat it like your safe. This 'Locker' folder, is used to keep your personal files, folders, pictures and documents so that you can password-protect them by clicking the lock button.
How to Add/Lock Files in the Locker?
You can add your files and folders in the 'Locker' by dragging and dropping files inside it. Or you can right-click those files and cut and paste them inside the Locker. In other words, you can keep your files the same way you keep your stuff in any ordinary folder. See images below for clarification:

How to Lock these files?
Once you've added files and folders in the locker, switch back to the program and click the lock button to password-protect these files. Now, you get the opportunity to customize the program according to your needs. You can choose to 1) Lock, 2) Scramble or 3) Encrypt. For speed as well as security, choose Lock. For maximum security at the sacrifice of some speed, choose Encrypt. For a balance of security and speed, choose Scramble.

Safe locked files are very secure. You'll be using five different locking methods(patent pending) to secure your files and folders, protecting files at kernel level, Windows Explorer level and (real) DOS Mode Level. This makes Folder Lock highly secure, unlike other locking software that can be hacked by loading a computer in Safe Mode or running it with a bootable disk.

What Level of Security should I choose?
What level of security you should choose, depends upon the kind of files you are protecting. To keep casual files like pictures, movies and other personal information away from kids, friends and co-workers, choose to Lock files. If you are protecting financial documents, source codes or other crucial information from advanced hackers and crackers, you may want to encrypt files

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a) Lock:
Protects even GBs of files in two seconds.
b) Scramble:
Locks and scrambles each file and folder.
c) Encrypt:
Encrypts files with strong 256-bit Blowfish.

How to unlock these files?
To unlock your protected files, run the program, enter your correct password and all your protected files pop up in front of you. Now you can either access these files directly or add more files that you need to get protected.

How to Encrypt and Shred files?
To encrypt your files and folders simply keep (cut-paste or drag drop) your files and folders in the 'Locker' folder, and click the lock button and select encrypt. This is the highest possible protection since it doesn't only encrypt files but also lock them up using a very secure locking protection. Files are encrypted using a very strong 256-bit BlowFish encryption which is one of the most trusted and fastest data encryption algorithm. Folder Lock can even shred the original files when encrypting, please enable this feature by clicking the advanced options button in the options screen and then click Shred Files to enable this option if very high level of security is required for your files.