If your computer is a shared one, most of your confidential data might be exposed to risk, so you can protect your files and folders by setting a password for it. So, that it restricts other users to access your files or folders. There are many encryption tools to lock your files and folders, but some are too costly.
![security Password Protect Your Files Using Conceal Free Encryption Tool [Windows]](http://www.madrasgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/security.jpg "security")
This Encryption tool Conceal, is a freeware and easy to use encryption application. Conceal is only for windows users that lets you to choose the encryption method and very easy to use.
OK, Now all you need to do is, just download the freeware tool Conceal and install it on your PC. Once you have installed, just start the application, you can see a simple interface with two panels. One is for encryption and other is for decryption.
![lock your computer files Password Protect Your Files Using Conceal Free Encryption Tool [Windows]](http://www.madrasgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lock-your-computer-files.jpg "lock your computer files")
Just drag-n-drop the files and folders to do a encryption or decryption. Suppose, if you want to encrypt a file, just drag and drop the file into the encryption panel, then conceal will prompt you with a password box. Choose the encryption method and set the password.
![password protect files and folders Password Protect Your Files Using Conceal Free Encryption Tool [Windows]](http://www.madrasgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/password-protect-files-and-folders.png "password protect files and folders")
For decrypting the file, just drag and drop the encrypted file into the decryption panel. Once you have entered the correct password, you will be able to read the file.
![encryption method Password Protect Your Files Using Conceal Free Encryption Tool [Windows]](http://www.madrasgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/encryption-method.jpg "encryption method")
Not only encryption and decryption, Conceal also remembers your password. Suppose if you need to set password for many files which are to be encrypted, you don’t have to worry about remembering the passwords, Just set create password file when you’re encrypting, Conceal will automatically create a password file in your PC specified location.
Conceal is a best freeware tool for keeping your data secure and you can use it on your Home PC. It works well and it is less than 2MB, works on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.
Conceal – Download
Liked this post? Got something to say? Share/Comment below. You can also Get Regular Updates. Subscribe to Free RSS Feeds or Email Updates. Follow us on Twitter @madrasgeek and Like us on Facebook.
Share :
