GiliSoft File Lock is a useful little app for the security conscious. It allows you to lock and hide your documents, images, videos and other file types with password protection, using windows kernel level security.

The app is a great solution if you are concerned about the security level of your private data. GiliSoft File Lock even protects your data in safe mode. The app supports 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP.

Key Features include:

• Hide Files/Folders/Drives.
• Deny Reading Files/Folders/Drives.
• Deny Writing Files/Folders/Drives.
• Monitor Folder Changing and Write Log.
• Powerful Self-protection Functions.

The interface is based around an explorer style window and is easy to navigate. To lock folder and file, simply use the context menu or drag and drop them into the app’s window. From there you are able to protect the contents from modification.

Overall, GiliSoft File Lock is a good tool to protect your privacy and important data from theft, loss or leaks. It is lightweight, has a standard explorer style interface and leaves a small footprint.