Editor's review of Best Folder Encryptor

•         "Protect your files and your system"

• Reviewed by: CNET staff
• Reviewed on: March 3, 2009
• Version reviewed: Best Folder Encryptor 15.83

These days, security seems hard to come by. With spyware, hackers, and others all trying to look over your shoulder, sometimes you need a little peace of mind. Personal encryption software is a good step toward protecting your data, and Best Folder Encryption just might fit the bill.

The interface is simplistic and not terribly attractive, but it does have a set of skins to choose from. The fact that you cannot resize the main window is needlessly annoying, though. There are several functions common to this type of app, and they seem to work well. And we like the Explorer context menu integration, although the Decrypt option was present even on folders that weren't encrypted. The Security and Optimization settings were also interesting, offering the opportunity to prohibit certain system functions (like Task Manager) from running, as well as offering the chance to set some built-in, but typically hidden, system settings. Portable-mode encryption created standalone self-decrypting files that worked well.

The program was stable and responsive with our test data set. Some features were limited in this trial, and after 30 encryptions the encrypt feature supposedly stops working (but decrypt still should). Install required a restart, and uninstall left the install directory behind. Despite not knowing exactly what encryption algorithms it uses, if you're looking for something to protect your data, this program should do just fine.

» What is Best Folder Encryptor ?

DoGoodSoft Best Folder Encryptor is a professional encryption software for files and folders. This software features super fast and most powerful file and folder encryption. With its advanced encryption algorithms, the encryption on your files and folders can be super strong in strength and is faultless. Encrypted files and folders can be prevented from deletion!

Main features of DoGoodSoft Best Folder Encryptor:

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It can encrypt a folder in five methods.

Flash Encryption: It instantly encrypts a folder in your computer or a removable disk. There is no size limit. Replication, copying and deletion are prevented after the encryption. Besides, the encryption is not affected by the difference in the modes of the system - encrypted folders remain encrypted even in MS-DOS mode or safe mode. They cannot be decrypted by any other programs in any environments.

Hidden Encryption: It instantly encrypts a folder with the same encryption speed and effects as Flash Encryption. The encrypted folders can not be found or decrypted without this program.
Full Encryption: It encrypts all files in a folder in one time with internationally mature algorithm. When you want to use any specific file, you can just select to open that one. It's very convenient and safe.

Diamond Encryption: It packs and encrypts a folder into an encrypted file with internationally mature encryption algorithm.

Portable Encryption: It packs and encrypts a folder into an executable (.exe file) with internationally mature encryption algorithm. You can encrypt important data by this method, and then send it over the network or by other means to be used on a machine where Super Folder Encryptor is not installed.
The five encryption methods are designed to meet user's different requirements.

File Encryption

Advanced encryption algorithms are used in file encryption. Your files are encrypted at really super high strength. They are faultless and cannot be decrypted without the original password. It also supports temporary decryption for an encrypted file: While using an encrypted file, enter the correct password and select "Open". After you have completed using the file, it will be restored to the encrypted status automatically. You do not need to re-encrypt it.

Disk Protection

It can provide elementary, intermediate and advanced protection for a disk on your computer. With Advanced Protection, a disk partition is completed hidden. It cannot be found in any environment except for the list in Super Folder Encryptor.

Enhancements

Other enhancements include Data Shredding (file/folder shredding and deletion), Folder Disguise, System Garbage Cleanup, System Security and Optimization Settings, Disabling the use of USB devices, Read-only use of USB disks and removable disks, etc.