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- Frequently Asked Questions:
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- Q: How to use Folder Lock after the demo period?
-
- A: To use a fully functional version of Folder Lock. Please buy a
- license from http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock This way you
- can use Folder Lock after the demo period.
-
-
- Q: What happens to my files after the trial? Will they be locked
- until registered?
-
- A: No, Don't worry, your files will be accessible even if the trial
- period ends, only the locking function would be disabled. Which
- means you'd be able to access your files but would not be able to
- lock them after the trial period is over.
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-
- Q: What is the Master Key and how do I get it?
-
- A: Master Key is one of the feature of Folder Lock that allows
- you to get back your files in case of a lost password. However,
- it is only available to the registered users of the full version.
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- Q: How can I lock my files on multiple locations and directories on
- my hard disk?
-
- A: You can install the software on more than one locations on your
- hard disk and can lock your files and folders in multiple lockers
- on multiple drives or directories.
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-
- Q: What if I register a single user license and copy the full
- version to other computers in my organization and use it for free?
-
- A: Such an act is not only illegal, but may also result in the data
- theft. Since one registration will give you only one master key.
- Which means whoever has the master key, can unlock the files on any
- other computer in that organization. To protect yourself from such
- hazards, register multiple copies for multiple computer, so if
- you buy 10 user licenses, you'll get 10 different master keys when
- you order.
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-
- Q: How secure are my files?
-
- A: Folder Lock uses a unique 3 level locking protection which is
- a secure locking technique unlike other locking programs. The
- best part is that files remain locked in DOS Mode or if the computer
- is booted from a floppy or run in safe mode.
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- Q: I don't want others to know that I use Folder Lock, how to do it?
-
- A: You can rename the Folder Lock executable file to another name
- like Calculator.exe etc. so that it becomes harder for others to
- reveal that you use this software and this ensures your privacy.
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- Q: Can I use Norton Disk Doctor or other such utilities to recover
- locked folder made by Folder Lock?
-
- A: No, please note that if you want to use Norton Disk Doctor or
- other such utilities to check your disk, then never choose to
- recover the locked folder files, otherwise your files may get
- damaged or deleted. Since the Folder Lock doesn't allow the locked
- folder to be recovered.
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- Q: What if somebody know the master key and steals my files?
-
- A: No, it's not possible. Master Key is designed in such a way
- that the registered users can only use it on their own computer
- and not on others.
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- Q: I get an empty locker folder, but I had important files in
- it, can I get them back?
-
- A: This problem is now solved in Folder Lock's newest version. To
- recover your files in case of empty locker folder, please cut/paste
- your empty locker folder to some other directory and then enter
- your password. You will get your files back this way. If you
- continue to have this problem, email at help@newsoftwares.net
- for the solution.
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- Q: I want to lock files on my CD-ROM, How can I do that?
-
- A: You can lock files on a CD only if you are using a CD-RW device
- to access your CDs. However, you can not use CD-ROMs to write to
- disk therefore Folder Lock will not work in CD-ROM. To Lock your
- files on a CD-RW, install the software on the CD via RW device
- and then start keeping your files in the locker folder from there.
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- Q: Where is this locker folder located?
-
- A: Locker folder is created automatically when you run the
- executable file and it is situated in the same directory where
- your program is, i.e the program folder of Folder Lock.
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