dirLock
Free program that allows you to password protect folders and hide them if you choose
dirLock is a program that allows you to restrict access to folders with personal files. I'm sure everyone on the computer has data that isn't meant for strangers' eyes. Instead of hiding them in system folders or "packing" them into password archives, you can use this simple and easy-to-use program. dirLock adds "Lock/Unlock" to the Windows Explorer context menu. It is responsible for adding and removing a folder from the protected list. Unfortunately, it is impossible to choose "custom" passwords for each directory. The program uses a single "master password", which will need to be specified immediately after its installation is complete. Note that there is no mechanism for recovering forgotten passwords in dirLock. So remember him well, or better yet, write him down.
So, after you restrict access to a folder, no other user who does not know the password will be able to view its contents. Each time he tries, he will receive a message about the lack of access rights. To open a folder, you will need to open the context menu and use the previously mentioned item "Lock/Unlock". After that, dirLock itself will start and offer to specify a password. You can disable the "Lock/Unlock" item in the program settings. In this case, you can access the folder only from the dirLock interface.
"dirLock ensures absolute privacy by restricting unauthorized access to your personal files and folders."
The full list of protected directories is displayed in the main program window. There you will also find the keys responsible for mass locking/unlocking them.
- Secure access to one or more folders with a single master password;
- Integration into Windows Explorer;
- Lack of password recovery mechanism;
- display the full list of protected folders in the main program window;
- mass blocking/unlocking of folders by means of the corresponding item in the context menu;
- a simple interface.
PROS
Provides high-level security for personal files.
Allows simultaneous locking of multiple files.
CONS
Not compatible with older versions of Windows.
Offers no password recovery option.
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DirLock is a security software program which is free on Windows. It falls under the category of Blockers and Access Control for Files and Folders. Since its addition to the software selection in 2011, it has been installed over 368,264 times with downloads reaching a total of 56. DirLock has gained popularity in countries like India, the Russian Federation and Kuwait. Its main purpose is to provide you with a way to secure your files by allowing you to lock folders with passwords. Installing DirLock is simple and straightforward, you can easily lock folders by right clicking on them and setting up a password. There's also an option for a Master Password that streamlines encryption. When folders are locked using DirLock, access is denied through a message box prompt. You can unlock these folders either through Windows Explorer or DirLocks main window interface. DirLock also offers an Options window where you can fine tune settings such as extension and Security Tab options. While it may not have an abundance of features, DirLock provides effective folder locking functionality that is particularly useful for multi user computers seeking better control over their data. In summary DirLock presents an lightweight solution for securing folders with passwords on Windows systems. It offers users encryption functionality without putting strain on system resources. However the software does not offer the functionalities that can be found in comprehensive encryption tools. This limitation may restrict its usefulness for users who require safeguards for their files.
Wed, Feb 7, 2024
