There aren't many freeware encryption tools (that I know of) that will successfully password-protect executables. Crypto-lock does it, and does it well. To run an encrypted EXE, just enter the correct password and the file will decrypt and run automatically. And after quitting a program, it even overwrites the decrypted EXE prior to deleting it--again, all of it done automatically. The interface, while having a snazzy skinned look, is not that intuitive, and takes some getting used to. Also, when you run it, it doesn't remember the last folder used--a real pain. Still, if you want to password-protect your executables (or any other file), Crypto-Lock does the trick nicely.
Price: Free
review details
- Interface
![4 stars](/images/userrating4.png)
- Features
![5 stars](/images/userrating5.png)
- Ease of use
![3 stars](/images/userrating3.png)
- Value
![5 stars](/images/userrating5.png)
- Recommend to a friend? Yes
- Posted Nov 03, 2005 for v2.02