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How to lock folders and files through Context Menu?

GiliSoft File Lock Pro is a File Folder Encryption software that comes with many privacy protection features and a much easier and better user interface.  The program locks and encrypts your data and prevents any possible hacking and cracking attempt.

GiliSoft File Lock Pro is designed to protect your data with its 256-bit AES on-the-fly encryption. Whilst providing this Military standard encryption, it also works as an efficient data locking software and let you lock down your important files and folders in simple, steps.

The program offers a very useful feature that enables you to speedily encrypt or lock files and folders you wish to protect without the need to run GiliSoft File Lock Pro first. Simply right-click a file or folder that you want to protect through context menu, a GiliSoft File Lock Pro’s context menu will appear giving you two options:

  • 1. Lock It
  • 2. Hide It
  • 3. Write-Protected
  • 2. Encrypt a copy
  • 3. Encrypt it to a .exe

After selecting the protection type, GiliSoft File Lock Pro asks you to set a password either to hide ,lock ,write-protecte a file or to encrypt it to a gfl or exe file.

If you have chosen ‘Lock It’, GiliSoft File Lock Pro will automatically lock this item with password. If you have chosen ‘Encrypt It’, GiliSoft File Lock Pro will show a Encrypt window where you can click the ‘Encrypt’ button to protect that file.  If you have chosen ‘Hide It’,the file ,folder or  disk will disappear at once.If you have chosen ‘Write-Protected’,the file ,folder or  disk will be Prohibit Edit Mode at once.

Enjoy the benefits of feature rich software, GiliSoft File Lock Pro.

How to Protect Folders and Files?

GiliSoft File Lock Pro is the fastest File Encryption Software that can simultaneously lock and encrypt folders and files, and make them password protected. GiliSoft File Lock Pro is the easiest, fastest, reliable and most convenient software to protect folders and files.

GiliSoft File Lock is designed is such a way that it ensures complete security of your locked files and folders. It is complete data security software with user friendly interface which comprises all the security features under one GUI.

There are two ways to protect folders and files using GiliSoft File Lock Pro. You can either simply lock your files and folders or can encrypt them.

If you simply want to lock folders and files, then GiliSoft File Lock Pro provides you this feature with great ease of use. You can lock down all your data which you think is very important and you want to protect it from casual users. With GiliSoft File Lock Pro you can protect folders and files just by right clicking your files and folders in Explorer and click ‘Lock It’.

You can also encrypt files and folders and make them password protected. Encryption is a fast and a reliable method to hide information and also ensures the complete privacy of information. It also guarantees the full integrity of information.

To lock down your folders and files, you first need to create a *.gfl or *.exe with a password which you can remember easily because if you forget the password of your locker then you will not be able to access your data. Read more to learn how to password protect folders and files.

Folder Lock does not only lock files but also hides folders and files so that no other person can view your data without accessing your files with the correct password.

At GiliSoft International LLC, our team is dedicated to provide the best possible data security solutions at affordable price, so that you can say Good Bye to your privacy worries with GiliSoft File Lock Pro.

New Update! GiliSoft Private Disk 2.1!

GiliSoft Private Disk 2.1 is released at May 10, 2010.

New features:

New UI ,More easier to use.

Features and Benefits:

• All data is stored encrypted within the “Private Disk” container.

• Access to your files on virtual volume on the fly.

• Mapping any free drive letter like G:, F:, K: for virtual volume.

• Requires password authentication before the files become accessible.

• Works with all Windows application – even DOS applications.

• Really Fast.

• Looks like normal hard drive.

• Several volumes may be mounted at the same time.

• Encrypted volumes can be backed up to tape, CD, etc.

• No need to encrypt/decrypt files. The encryption is transparent.

• Support for USB Flash Drives.
You can make a portable Private Disk on USB drive.

• The “Private Disk” container can be protected.
No one can delete the Private Disk without password.

More information:

http://www.gilisoft.com/product-private-disk.htm

How do I hide my pictures and private images?

GiliSoft File Lock lets you hide pictures and password protects them from unauthorized access by your friends, co-workers, kids etc. You can hide pictures and images in any format like jpeg, bmp, gif, png or any other available format.

GiliSoft File Lock uses fast and instantaneous password locking protection to hide your files and guarantees 100% security, so that no one can view your hidden pictures even if he searches your computer for files in these formats or tries any sophisticated software to view these files.

Maintain your privacy with GiliSoft File Lock by hiding your private pictures. The program makes it impossible to access your hidden pictures and images without knowing the right password. All of your protected and locked files will be remain protected and hidden from prying eyes.

GiliSoft File Lock Pro does not only hide your private pictures, it also lets you encrypt and lock files and folders. This is not a normal Windows attribute setting that can easily be breached. It is a sophisticated level of Operating System protection which remains active even if you restart your computer or even when you have ‘Show hidden files’ selected and ‘Hide system protected files’ unchecked in the Windows Explorer’s Folder Options.

If you think the pictures in your hard drive can be examined by forensic departments, you can alternatively encrypt your images, photos and videos instead of just locking them. The program uses most trusted encryption algorithm i.e., 256 bit AES encryption. Since our file encryption software works very fast and requires only few seconds to encrypt files and folders, you have no future headaches.

Furthermore, if you activate Shredding Option, GiliSoft File Lock Pro will delete your original files securely after encrypting it so that they become unrecoverable. To shred it, Please select the file you want to shred > Right click  >  Shred and delete it

GiliSoft File Lock Pro is convenient and reliable locking and file encryption software that uses the most trusted encryption algorithm. You can chose either of the protection method to hide your personal and family photos, videos and other creative material.

How to Encrypt Files?

GiliSoft File Lock Pro software offers security at two different levels; Encryption and Locking. Both the levels are fast and reliable in password protecting your confidential information and ensure complete privacy of your protected data. GiliSoft File Lock Pro offers 256-bit AES on-the-fly Encryption which is used in United States Military. It is the most trusted encryption algorithm used worldwide and it guarantees the full integrity of encrypted files and folders.

Follow these simple steps to encrypt files and folders:

1: Select the file or the folder which you want to encrypt.
2: Right click the selected file or folder.
3: Click “Encrypt it to a gfl” or “Encrypt to a exe”
4: Set a password for it.

Another software of GiliSoft.com,GiliSoft Private Disk provides a virtual disk encryption way for encrypting data. You can easily create a Private Disk,and open it ,copy data into it ,then close it. Yes,that’s all the encryption procedure.

How to Lock a Folder?

GiliSoft File Lock Pro is a data locking software offering an efficient and fast password locking protection with an easy to use graphical interface. The program lets you lock files and folders on its existing location without moving or copying them to any other location. It does not only protect your locked files and folders from getting accessed by your kids, room-mate, neighbor and other non-technical users but also let you encrypt them.
You can lock folders and files through context menu of GiliSoft File Lock Pro. When you right-click a file or folder after installing GiliSoft File Lock Pro, you will see a GiliSoft File Lock Pro’s context menu. Digging in this menu, you will find some options that you can perform on your selected files and folders:

  • 1. Lock It
  • 2. Encrypt It
  • 3. Hide It
  • 4.Protect It

The options are self explanatory,when you click “Lock It”,GiliSoft File Lock Pro will ask you enter the password of application to lock it.Then anyone can not view the content of locked data without the password.

When you click “Encrypt It”,GiliSoft File Lock Pro will ask you enter the password of application to encrypt it.Then anyone can not view the content of encrypted data without the password.

When you click “Hide It”,GiliSoft File Lock Pro will ask you enter the password of application to hide it.Then anyone can not view the content of hidden data without the password.

When you click “Protect It”,GiliSoft File Lock Pro will ask you enter the password of application to protect it.Then anyone can not edit the content of protected data without the password.

Folders and files locked by any of the above methods are password protected and cannot be accessed using explorer, Windows search or any other search utilities. Hiding feature maintains your privacy, so that no one can get a trace of what you’ve kept in these locked folders.

How to keep files and folders safe from prying eyes.

Reviewed by: CNET staff on December 23, 2009

GiliSoft File Lock offers to keep files and folders safe from prying eyes. Its effective safeguards are easy to set up and difficult to crack, which makes for a great security tool.

GiliSoft File Lock has an attractive interface that is simple to operate. The program guides users through the entire process with a few simple onscreen instructions. We never felt compelled to visit the Help file because we always felt in complete command of the program’s functions. We were able to pluck individual files, whole folders, or entire drives off our computer and lock them down with password protection. Clicking on any protected item prompts an Access Denied message, making them impossible to open without the correct password. In addition, GiliSoft File Lock also has the ability to hide entire files, folders, and drives, thus making them invisible to unauthorized users. Luckily, these locks are just as easy to turn off as they are to turn on. The program smartly offers a feature that allows you to enter an e-mail address to have your password sent to, in case you forget it. This is an impressively simple program to operate, but it’s impressively effective in the performance of its duties, too.

GiliSoft File Lock has a 14-day trial period. It left folders behind after uninstalling. Its command and security make this a great program, and we highly recommend it.

How to Encrypt Emails?

We provide two ways to help you to encrypt your emails:

1: Use GiliSoft Private Disk to encrypt emails:

GiliSoft Private Disk is a file encryption software that does not only secure your data on your computer, but also offers another exceptional and valuable feature of sending your encrypted files and folders through emails, CDs/DVDs and other portable devices like USB drive, thumb drive and memory cards. This feature of GiliSoft Private Disk  enables you to backup, move, email and transfer your password protected files and folders anywhere you want.

You can encrypt folders and files and send it easily through Email in the same way as you send any other file. All you need to do is simply attach the encrypted data to the email.

• First, log in to your email service.

• Open your email and go to the attach files option.

• To attach encrypted files and folders, click browse and select the Private Disk (*.gpd) containing your encrypted data that you wish to send.

All your files and folders inside Private Disk (*.gpd) will remain protected. You can access them by downloading the attached file on any computer and open it with GiliSoft Private Disk by providing correct password.

These Private Disks(*.gpd) can be uploaded in web-based interface or you can even send them through messenger’s file transfer. GiliSoft Private Disk assures full portability of your encrypted folders. You can also keep a backup of these Private Disks(*.gpd) in your email, MySpace or even on your own web server. GiliSoft Private Disk with its 256-bit AES on-the-fly encryption standard makes it impossible to decrypt these files without the correct password; so you can feel safe keeping an online backup as well.

Kindly note that GiliSoft.com for the sake of your security recommends not to send the password of the emailed Private Disks(*.gpd) via same email, it is rather safe to give your password through phone or by another means.

2: Use GiliSoft File Lock Pro to encrypt emails:

You can use a password to encrypt the data into a encrypted container (*.gfl) or you can use a password to packet a folder to a  encrypted container (*.exe).

Then send the container to reciever and tell us the password of it.They can access them by downloading the attached file on any computer and open it with GiliSoft File Lock Pro by providing correct password. If the attached file is a  encrypted container (*.exe),they can open it without GiliSoft File Lock Pro.

a  encrypted container (*.exe).

How to password protect CD/DVD?

To password protect a CD/DVD, you need specialized software to encrypt and lock the contents before burning the data onto the disc. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you do it using Gilisoft solutions or similar software:

https://download.gilisoft.com/gs/secure-disc-creator.exe


Using Gilisoft Secure Disc Creator

  1. Download and Install the Software:

    • Download Gilisoft Secure Disc Creator from the official website.
    • Install the software on your computer.
  2. Prepare Your Files:

    • Collect all the files you want to burn onto the CD/DVD.
  3. Launch Secure Disc Creator:

    • Open the program and insert a blank CD/DVD into your drive.
  4. Set Up the Password Protection:

    • Add the files you want to secure to the software interface.
    • Enable encryption and set a strong password for the disc. The software uses advanced encryption standards (AES-256) to ensure your data is secure.
  5. Burn the Disc:

    • Once the encryption is configured, proceed to burn the disc.
    • The software will encrypt the files and create a virtual encrypted drive that requires the password to access.
  6. Test the Disc:

    • After burning, eject and reinsert the CD/DVD to ensure the password protection is active.
    • You’ll be prompted to enter the password to access the protected contents.

Features of Gilisoft Secure Disc Creator:

  • Secure Area and Public Area:
    • You can create a protected section (requires a password) and a public section (accessible without a password) on the same disc.
  • Compatible Across Systems:
    • The protected disc works on Windows systems without requiring the software installed.

This method ensures your sensitive files are secure even if the physical CD/DVD falls into the wrong hands. If you’d like, I can guide you further or assist with other Gilisoft tools!

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator works as a CD/DVD Data Locking Software, through which you can very easily and effortlessly password protect folders and files on CD/DVD. GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator gives you full feasibility to lock CD data, password protects CDs/DVDs, so that you can carry your data anywhere with you.

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator with its strong password locking protection enables you to lock CD data, files, folders, drives and any other important information with ease and also ensures complete privacy.
GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator offers a different way to save files and sensitive documents on CD/DVD safe from prying eyes.

The aim of GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator is to burn a password protected disc that hold files of any type and size. By default features pictures of 650MB, 700MB and 4.7 GB, but you can set the desired size.

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator also can generate an password protected ISO file that includes documents and files, with the possibility of keeping some in the open, or public, and some only visible with the password set previously.

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator has the ability to save the ISO file or burn directly to CD or DVD physical as well as to mount the ISO like a regular disk drive in Windows.

How to Lock folders and files quickly?

People always want an easy and fast way to password protect and lock folders and files on their hard drives rather than complicating themselves with sophisticated encryption processes that takes minutes or even hours to complete.

If you want to lock folders and files in local disk on computer,you can choose GiliSoft File Lock. GiliSoft File Lock provide the fastest way to password protect and lock folders and files on local disk.

If you want to lock folders and files in local disk on computer and external hard disk,you can choose GiliSoft Private DiskGiliSoft Private Disk is a file locking software that offers shatterproof password locking protection for your files, folders, pictures, videos and drives. It offers two fastest methods to protect your confidential data; Hide and Encrypt. Both the methods are exceptionally fast and protect your data from getting accessed by unauthorized users.

So you can choose GiliSoft File Lock to lock file, folder or drive and can choose GiliSoft Private Disk to encrypt to password protect your USB drive,notebooks. Home users would rather use lock feature than encryption. The reason for this is because they are non-technical and do not complicate themselves with sophisticated encryption algorithms.

GiliSoft File Lock‘s lock feature is designed for those who want to keep their files and folders locked from kids and non-technical users and do not want to waste too much time by using other complicated software.You can simply lock folders, private data and important files with your desired password. GiliSoft File Lock secures and hides your personal data like source codes, and emails etc and restricts unwanted eyes to access your data.

GiliSoft International LLC. is the pioneer in security and internet solutions.  Our foremost priority is to provide complete satisfaction to our valued customers. We provide our clients peace of mind by keeping their data secured and protected from all kinds of intrusions and security breaches.