Folder Castle 4.1

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Date updated

May 23, 2010

Developer

MagneticSoft | (more products)

Price

$39.95

All time downloads

736

License

Free Trial

Platform

Windows

Our rating

5 / 5

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Description of Folder Castle 4.1

Protection of files and folders from friendly snoops and thieves

Folder Castle protects your data from thieves and snoopers. It provides two levels of protection: you can lock away files and folders, or you can put them into Secure Storage with on-the-fly AES-256 encryption. Whether you choose to lock away or put files into Secure Storage, you can be sure that they cannot be seen in Windows Explorer even if the computer is rebooted in Safe Mode. For more peace of mind, you can enter into the Windows Stealth Mode, which hides the presence of Folder Castle itself.

Folder Castle seamlessly integrates into Windows Explorer, including context menu, toolbar and hotkeys. Protecting data is fairly easy. Click on the file you want to protect, select the Hide option from its right-click menu and that's it. The same can be done from within Folder Castle. Run the program and use the Add File dialog or a simple drag and drop operation to add a file to the list of protected data. But that's not all! True touch typists are sure to appreciate the ability to protect files by using hotkeys. Unhiding files is just as easy. Run Folder Castle and remove files from the list. A password is needed to confirm each operation.

Folder Castle is a definite benefit for anyone who needs to keep certain files to themselves. Once protected, your personal information cannot be viewed, copied, deleted or seen by anyone who is unauthorized. Folder Castle also offers a practical and novel way to go anywhere with the protected data. Just create Secure Storage on the removable drive, put files in to it and you're free to roam the planet without the fear of data loss or theft. To get access to the files, plug the USB drive into the USB port, mount the drive and open the storage.

The only condition is that another computer should also have Folder Castle installed. But it's not a problem if you register. The buyer of a single-user license is allowed to install Folder Castle on three computers - home, office and laptop. Isn't it nice, or what?

Editor's review for Folder Castle

If you have sensitive files on your computer, then you no doubt want a fully secure way to protect them from being viewed. While it can be hard to find a program to trust with your sensitive files, there are some out there that are worth taking a look at, such as the Folder Castle from Magnetic Soft, which is designed to protect your data so that you are never a victim of theft.

Essentially, Folder Castle is a security tool that allows you to protect any denoted folders or files with a password so that only you and authorized users can gain access to the files. In addition, you can even choose to hide these files and encrypt them on your computer so that others who use your computer will not even be aware of their existence, so adding a second degree of protection.

One of the charms of hiding your files with the Folder Castle is that you do not need to change their locations making them easy for you to still locate at all times. This is due to the fact that since they are hidden from everyone but those with the correct passwords and authorizations their existence will not be noticed on your desktop protecting any unauthorized copying, reading, printing, deletion, or movement of the files.

If this is not enough to allow you to rest easy while away from your PC, the fact that Folder Castle also is encrypted with 256-bit AES encryption by placing all files in a Secure Storage bin on your hard drive (or another drive if you choose) you can truly be assured that access to your personal and private files will not be granted to anyone.

Compatible with all Microsoft 2000, XP, 2003, and Vista, the Folder Castle also offers support for FAT, FAT32, NTFS, support for Unicode names, and can be easily integrated to work alongside Windows Safe Mode support, Windows Explorer, Unicode, and Stealth Mode allowing even more security under any conditions.

With this much security, you may fear that accessing your own files could get to be confusing and tiresome, however, due to the quick, simple installation and easy user layout you can quickly protect all sensitive files using Folder Castle without an extensive background in computer security, making it a great tool for any regular PC user regardless of their skill levels or technical training, so do investigate this option.

What is new in version 4.1

- List of favorite folders and files to quickly hide/unhide through one command has been added - Now for more security we have disabled hiding folders and files on portable HDD - we recommend to use the Secure Storage feature.