How to encrypt files?

Encrypt files with Folder Lock

Want to encrypt files on your harddisk? All you need a powerful File Encryption software and I'd like to recommend Folder Lock.

Folder Lock is a fast file encryption and password protection software for Windows which can easily encrypt the files you want to hide in simple clicks. It can simultaneously encrypt, lock and password protect your files, folders, drives, USB drives and even CD/DVD-RW.

 

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Guide: How to encrypt files with Folder Lock?

Here, I will guide you to encrypt files with Folder Lock. You need to download Folder Lock and Install it on your computer. download free trial version here, or buy full version directly to use the file encryption software with no limitation.

Step 1: Launch Folder Lock on your computer
 
Download and install Folder Lock on your computer, and then double click the shortcut of Folder Lock on your desktop to launch it. The main interface of Folder Lock is as follow:

Either you create a ‘New’ Locker or ‘Open’ an existing one; you login into ‘Encrypt’ Screen.

For the first time you use Folder Lock to encrypt files, click 'New' and create a new Locker. Set the location and the password for the new Locker and click 'OK' to login into 'Encrypt' Screen.

If you have already created a Locker in your computer, input the password in the 'Open' Screen and login into 'Encrypt'.





Step 2: Choose the files you want to hide
 
Click 'Add Files and Folders' in the 'Encrypt' Screen, then you can locate the files you want to hide and easily dragging and dropping them to the Locker or click the 'Add' button to transfer your files into the Locker.


Step 3: Transfer Method option
 
You can choose a transfer method i.e. whether you wish to move, copy or move after shredding the original files in Options > General Settings > Transfer Method option.


Use 'Move Items' if you wish to transfer your files and folders to the Locker otherwise use 'Leave a Copy' if you wish to keep a copy at the original location. Furthermore, you can set the option to always secure delete (shred) your files. This can be done by choosing 'Move after Shredding' from the General Settings.


Step 4: Encrypt files with Folder Lock
 

When you add your files in the Locker and click 'Encrypt Now' button, this will create an encrypted Locker and move / copy your selected files in it.






Now you have encrypt all the files you want to hide and protected them from unauthorized viewing. That's all there is to encrypt files with Folder Lock. Now that you can download the software and try it by yourself.