GiliSoft File Lock Pro is file and folder lock software for Windows. Choose what happens to your data: lock it against access, hide it from normal browsing and search, or keep it readable while preventing editing, renaming, moving and deletion.
Protect documents, photos, videos and project folders on local disks, USB drives, external storage and LAN shares. Monitor changes in selected folders, or use AES file encryption to create password-protected GFL or EXE copies for sharing.
Also available for macOS: GiliSoft File Lock Pro for Mac.
Hide selected files, folders and drives from normal browsing and Windows search. Restore visibility through the managed Hiding File list whenever you need them.
Lock selected files, folders and drives against access. Manage protection from the password-secured application, and use Unlock to restore normal access.
Keep files visible and readable while preventing unwanted editing, renaming, moving and deletion. Protect working templates, contracts and reference files from accidental changes.
Track writing, deletion and renaming in selected folders and subfolders. Review and export the recorded folder events to check what changed.
Add password-based controls to folders shared over a local network. Manage team documents, templates and internal project files through the dedicated shared-folder controls.
Create password-protected GFL or EXE packages with AES encryption. Store an encrypted copy or send it to another Windows PC for opening with its encryption password.
Shred selected files and folders, or clean unused disk space to reduce recovery of previously deleted private data. Learn how to shred files on Windows 10/11.
Manage stealth mode, a recovery email, wrong-password responses and program logs. Use exclude lists to keep important system locations outside your protection rules.
Compression and extraction: Compress files and folders into common archive formats, or extract existing archives to organize documents and project files.
File repair: Use the included file repair utility to attempt repairs on damaged or unreadable files.
We needed one tool to lock project folders on office PCs and USB drives, and File Lock Pro handled both without confusing setup.
The hide mode is useful for HR documents because hidden folders do not show in normal browsing or search results.
Read-only protection stopped accidental edits in our template library while still allowing staff to open and use files.
Shared-folder password control helped us protect LAN resources for small teams without changing our existing network layout.
See the file-locking screen first, then explore hiding, change protection, USB folders, encryption and settings.
Add files, folders or a drive to the managed list, check the lock status, and use Unlock when you need access again.
Open File Lock Pro and choose Local Disk > Locking File.
Choose Lock Files/Folders and select the folder you want to protect.
Confirm the folder is locked. Select it and choose Unlock when you need access again.
Keep personal photos, videos and documents out of ordinary view. Hide private content or lock selected folders while leaving the rest of the computer available for daily use.
Keep templates and reference files readable without allowing unwanted changes. Add password controls to LAN shares, and monitor selected folders for changes to project or business records.
Use the External Disk controls for files on connected flash drives, external disks and memory cards. Choose whether selected content should be hidden, locked or protected against changes.
Create a separate AES-encrypted GFL or EXE copy when documents need to leave your PC. The recipient opens the protected output with its encryption password on Windows.
The trial lets you try the protection features using a fixed password. You cannot define your own password in the trial. Buy a license to set a password of your choice.
The $39.95 option is a 1 Year / 1 PC license. A separate Lifetime / 1 PC option is available for $59.95. Choose the license that fits your needs on the official purchase page.
This is the Windows version of File Lock Pro, supporting Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, XP and 2000. For macOS, use the separate GiliSoft File Lock Pro for Mac product.
Open File Lock Pro and select the item in its managed list. Choose Unlock in Locking File, Unhide in Hiding File, or Unprotect in Protecting File. For removable storage, reconnect the drive and use the matching External Disk list. See the user guide for illustrated steps.
Use External Disk to manage protection for selected files and folders on a connected USB or external drive. For a separate password-protected copy to send to another Windows PC, use File Encryption to create GFL or EXE output rather than relying on a local file-locking rule.
A GFL file requires File Lock Pro on the Windows computer that opens it. An EXE package can be opened on Windows without installing File Lock Pro. Both use the encryption password to extract the protected contents. Follow the GFL and EXE opening instructions.
File Lock Pro manages selected files and folders with locking, hiding and change protection, plus separate file encryption. BitLocker encrypts a whole drive; EFS ties file encryption to a Windows account and certificate. Compare drive encryption and file-level locking or folder lock software and BitLocker. There are also guides to locking a folder without BitLocker and greyed-out EFS options.
Set an accessible recovery email in Settings > Change Password before you lose access. If you forget the management password, use the recovery/help option in your installed version or contact GiliSoft support. Keep file-encryption passwords stored separately. See recovery email setup.
Try file locking, hiding, change protection and encryption on your Windows PC. The trial uses a fixed password; a license lets you set your own.
Editors highlighted the product's practical mix of file locking, hiding, and encryption for daily Windows privacy protection.
Coverage also noted that first-time users can deploy protection policies quickly with minimal training.
Review notes frequently mention the clean controls for securing sensitive folders on local and removable drives.
Reviewers praised granular controls such as read-only mode, shared-folder password rules, and operation logs.
Test feedback described consistent performance when applying and removing protection in repeated sessions.
Analysts described File Lock Pro as a feature-rich Windows data protection utility for file and folder access control.
Independent write-ups described the product as dependable for endpoint privacy, especially for USB folders and shared office computers.
Commentary emphasized straightforward administration and reliable access recovery with master-password controls.
Senior editors highlighted the balance between strong protection options and day-to-day usability for office teams.
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