This is a great way to keep your data secure and private. It allows you to control who has access to the folder and its contents, and also adds an extra layer of security with the authentication form.
There was a download of Lock a Folder 1.5 on the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available. The software lies within Security Tools, more precisely Privacy.
According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software. The actual developer of the program is Estelar Software. The most popular version among Lock a Folder users is 1.5.
From the developer:
Estelar Lock a Folder is a lightweight and easy to use window security program which you can use to lock a folder, file and other computer resources to make them inacessible to both local and remote users. If you share your computer with others like your colleagues, family or friends, you can use this tool to completely hide your folders and files untill a valid password is entered.
You may want to check out more software, such as LocK-A-FoLdeR, Folder Lock Lite or Folder Password Lock Pro, which might be similar to Lock a Folder.
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