Best Folder Encryptor 16.20

Less IT savvy computer uses think that setting a folder to hidden, then it is safely hidden away. Perhaps it is safely hidden away – out of the way of just as non-savvy users. Anyone who uses that computer can locate that file and access its content. A better way to protect folders and the sensitive data they contain would be to encrypt and password protect those files.

This is where a DoGoodSoft-developed program that weighs in at just about 4MB comes in. I am of course talking about Best Folder Encryptor, the software application that provides several encryption options. The software encrypts the folders you tell it to, then password protects them. The folder and the data inside is decrypted only when the password is provided. This way only you, the one who knows the password, have access to the folder.

Best Folder Encryptor offers several types on encryptions:

• Flash encryption – folders stored on your hard drive or on removable disks are encrypted and password protected. Once a folder has been encrypted, it cannot be copied, moved, or deleted.
• Hidden Encryption – just like in the case above, files are encrypted and password protected. On top of that, they are hidden out of view. Nobody can see the encrypted folders.
• File encryption – all the files in a folder are encrypted. When you need to access a specific file, you can decrypt and access only that specific file.
• Diamond encryption – this method packs and encrypts a folder into an encrypted file with internationally mature encryption algorithm.
• Portable encryption – encrypt a folder and pack it into an .exe file, then transfer it to a computer on which Best Folder Encryptor has not been installed.

Best Folder Encryptor also offers a Disk Protection feature that completely hides away a partition. The partition cannot be accessed by anyone else using the computer.

Best Folder Encryptor offers a simple to use interface, and several options to encrypt and password protect folders and the sensitive information inside that you would like to be kept private. The application’s functionality is never further than a mouse click away as it integrates into the Explorer context menu.

Pros

• Easy to use
• Context menu integration
• Skins
• Several encryption options
• Stable and responsive
• Works with all versions of the Microsoft-developed operating system, including Windows 7

Cons

• Free to use only during the 30-day trial period
• Trial version is limited
• Install requires restart
• Uninstall leaves installation folder behind

Best Folder Encryptor has been reviewed by George Norman on 26 Mar 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Best Folder Encryptor 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent