Freeware: Protect Folders

	Hide Folders  License: Freeware
	Select folders of your choice to hide. In one mouse click your selected folders became invisible: it is impossible to find hidden folders, access any file in them and remove them (even when removing upper-level folders). You may leave your computer unattended without worrying if someone will access your private data. Free version allows to hide up to 2 folders. Pro version allows to hide and password protect up to 16 folders at the same time. Author: FSPro Labs| Date: 01-23-2003 | Size: 720 KB
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	Free Folder Hider  License: Freeware
	Almost every computer user keeps files that are personal, private and confidential, or important to be preserved as undeletable. You may have files that are inappropriate for kids or other family members, or files with valuable information that can be stolen. Such files and folders need security protection so that intruders or unauthorized users cannot access, read, view, copy, move or delete them. "Folder Hider" can hide and password-protect your files, folders, pictures, and documents in seconds. With Folder Hider, you can keep all the data you want to secure in a Privacy Area. Author: AutoBAUP| Date: 15-01-2006 | Size: 3400 KB
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	Hide Files & Folders  License: Freeware
	Hide Files & Folders is a great easy-to-use password-protected security utility working at Windows kernel level you can use to password-protect certain files and folders, or to hide them securely from viewing and searching just with a click of mouse. Upon accessing any protected file or folder, dialog box querying password appears on the screen. If valid password entered, user gets access to the file or folder, otherwise not. Hide Files and Folders does not modify your media: in protecting your files or folders, it just uses a high-reliability VXD driver working at Windows kernel level. This guarantees that Hide Files and Folders will never lose your data, as may happen if you use other file- and folder-protecting software. Due to unique technology, the program also lets you protect system files and folders such as the Windows System, Registry and Swap files. Go ahead! Download the program right now! You will find it very easy to use. Author: IM-Soft| Date: 08-10-2004 | Size: 808 KB
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	Folder Protector  License: Freeware
	Folder Protector is the software that can hide the folders.This ensures the privacy and security of the private data.It comes with strong password protection so that no other person could change its settings.Any number of folders can be hidden by this software.Hiding a folder is very simple process.Just add the folders to the protected folder's list and click on button "Hide the folders".Similarly to make the folders visible again click on "Make the folders visible" button.The folders will be visible again. Author: Sofonesia Ltd| Date: 05-07-2008 | Size: 476 KB
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	Rainbow Folders  License: Freeware
	Rainbow Folders (RF) is an easy to use program, which allows you to change color of the icon representing chosen folder to any color you like. What for ? Mainly to boost yours computer usage speed & skills. When you're exploring directory which contains lots of subdirectories in Windows Explorer you can easily commit a mistake, e.g. by clicking the folder's icon which have similar name to the one you really wanted to go. When the folders will be marked with the colors of your desire you won't make any mistake and after some time you'll be clicking the right folders by the impulse. For example you can use RF to mark subdirectory TEMP inside C:WINDOWS. Then after going to the system dir you won't be searching the TEMP dir on the whole screen, but at the start you will click e.g. the eye attacking bloodly red folder. And now the best part: you can colorize unlimited number of folders - each into a different color. So you can e.g. colorize to red all important folders, then colorize all frequently visited folders to green etc. Also the effect of colorizing folders is not only visible in Explorer but in whole system, so also in any directory selection tree, and open/save dialog in any Windows application ! But changing colors is not everything you can do with help of RC, you can also set an extra warning when someone will be trying to delete colorized folder, and optional text that will 'pop up' when the cursor stops above the folder's icon for a while. Speed up your work now ! If you like this program, please tell a friend about it :). Author: Piotr Chodzinski| Date: 20-02-2003 | Size: 328 KB
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	WindowsGuard  License: Freeware
	Secure your computer by password protecting your Windows applications, programs and EXE files. Plus, protect your data with encryption for your files, folders and drives - directly from Windows Explorer. Extra features allow you to disable the Task Keys, Software Installation, Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, Downloading Files, Zip and Self Extracting Files and the Boot Keys (F8). Author: WGP Security Software| Date: 22-08-2007 | Size: 610 KB
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	Encrypt Files  License: Freeware
	Encrypt Files is free software to securely encrypt and password protect your confidential data. It is fast desktop application that supports 13 advanced encryption algorithms including Blowfish, Cast, Ice, Mars RC 2,6 and 4, Rijn Dael, Tripple Des. Encrypt Files shreds files after encryption and makes them hidden in Windows. Encrypt Files has powerfull file shredder integrated so you can permanently remove unwanted files from your system. With Encrypt Files you can encrypt and password protect both files and folders. Author: Encrypt Files| Date: 11-04-2007 | Size: 1039 KB
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	System Protect  License: Freeware
	System & Program Files Protection  - System Protect prevents deletion of important system files whose loss could cause your operating system to crash. These files could be attacked by viruses or accidentally deleted by you or your kids.  Multilanguage Support  - To make System Protect availability more widespread, we've translated it into more languages.  Automatic Updates  - System Protect automatically updates itself and the file database to ensure the most effective protection for your computer.  Protection of Selected Files  - System Protect allows you to pick files and folders that you want to protect from deletion such as important documents, your favorite music, photos from your vacation, movies or any other files that you do not want to lose.  Stable Operating System  - System Protect guards essential system files to keep your operating system stable.  User-friendly Program  - System Protect user interface is so easy to use that even a novice is able to setup and use the program to protect his/her computer from unwanted data loss. Author: CRAWLER, LLC| Date: 11-02-2008 | Size: 4989 KB
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	CryptArchiver  License: Freeware
	It's really easy to hide, encrypt and password protect data with CryptArchiver. All you do is drag-and-drop your important files and folders into an encrypted drive - just like an ordinary drive! CryptArchiver has an intuitive and easy-to-use interface. CryptArchiver Lite is encryption software for the desktop. It creates a special Encrypted Drive that can only be accessed with a password. Files stored in this drive are automatically encrypted on-the-fly. Once loaded, the encrypted drive is like any other drive. When you unload the encrypted drive, it disappears from Windows! No one can access your data without the password. Load the Encrypted Drive again with the password, to access your files. You can protect all types of files - be it email, databases, spreadsheets, text, graphics, audio or even video. You can even make encrypted backups of your files easily on your hard drive, or on external drives like CDs, DVDs, or USB devices. What's more, you can even install and run programs that are accessible and visible only to you! Secure your important files and folders - get CryptArchiver today! Author: WinEncrypt Encryption Software and Security Solutions| Date: 15-06-2005 | Size: 1524 KB
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	WinGuard Pro Free Edition  License: Freeware
	Protect yourself from unauthorized access to your computer free of charge. Secure your computer by Password protecting your Windows applications, programs and EXE files for Free. Plus encryption for your files, folders and drives - direct from Windows Explorer. Extra features allow you to disable Task Keys, Software Installation, Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, Downloading Files, Zip and Self Extracting Files and the Boot Keys (F8). Author: WinGuard Pro Team| Date: 09-10-2007 | Size: 605 KB
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	SimpleBackup  License: Freeware
	SimpleBackup is a designed-for-simplicity file backup tool. Backup up groups of files and folders with the click of a button. Drag and drop files and folders into a new backup or an existing one. Back up files onto your disk, over a network or via FTP. Automatically delete old backups. Choose backup files with wildcard (*) matches. See clear messages about ANY problems with your backups. Exclude unwanted files and folders. Set backups to protect your work with the greatest of ease. Author: Moog Software| Date: 25-08-2005 | Size: 12643 KB
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	Encryption Tool  License: Freeware
	Allows you easily and quickly to encrypt and decrypt your important files or folders on you computer using strong encryption algorithm Rijndael (AES). It is integrated with Windows Explorer. You can secure files or folders with a right click. Author: Finerecovery Software| Date: 14-08-2008 | Size: 306 KB
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	WinGuard Pro 2007  License: Freeware
	Protect yourself from unauthorized access to your computer free of charge. Secure your computer by Password protecting your Windows applications, programs and EXE files. Plus encryption for your files, folders and drives - direct from Windows Explorer. Extra features allow you to disable Task Keys, Software Installation, Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, Downloading Files, Zip and Self Extracting Files and the Boot Keys (F8). Author: WGP Security Software| Date: 28-09-2006 | Size: 1572 KB
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	WinGuard Pro 2004  License: Freeware
	Are you concerned about inquisitive individuals rummaging in your PC? Have you no means of protecting your private data and system settings? Try WinGuard Pro Free Edition to keep malice and ignorance at bay. WinGuard Pro Free Edition is a program that lets you lock some features of your system so that nobody can use them while you are away. The program lets you specify a password and then choose from a variety of options - what features to lock, for example, the find tool, backing up, desktop, etc. All the options are listed within one window and they are self-explaining, so there is no need to wade your way through dozens of sub-folders and weird registry key values. The program also comes in a Premium Edition for if users require even more advanced security features. The user can choose to upgrade at a later date if necessary. The Premium Edition is also included in this single download. In this updated release user's can now lock their files and folders, web pages and stop popup windows. Download the program today and lock your Windows from prying eyes. Author: Paul Hull| Date: 16-12-2003 | Size: 684 KB
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	WinGuard Pro  License: Freeware
	Protect yourself from unauthorized access to your computer free of charge. Secure your computer by Password protecting your Windows applications, programs and EXE files for Free. Plus encryption for your files, folders and drives - direct from Windows Explorer. Extra features allow you to disable Task Keys, Software Installation, Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, Downloading Files, Zip and Self Extracting Files and the Boot Keys (F8). Also available in Premium for optional fee, hence; you may see a buy link on this page. Author: WGP| Date: 02-11-2006 | Size: 605 KB
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	WISeCrypt  License: Freeware
	WISeCrypt (Personal Edition) provides high security data encryption and protection. Users can securely protect, encrypt, decrypt and wipe files and folders on their PC or other storage devices. Users can view and decrypt S/MIME files. Users can safely transmit confidential data over the Internet knowing that only the desired recipient can read it. Users can obtain a free publicly trusted X.509 CertifyID secure email digital certificate from WISeKey. Features include: integration with Windows shell; high security using trusted X.509 digital certificates; securing files and folders; decrypt and read S/MIME emails; wiping files and folders. It supports AES (Rijndael), 3DES, RSA, RC4 and other asymmetric and symmetric cryptographic algorithms. Author: WISeKey SA| Date: 22-11-2007 | Size: 4381 KB
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	Win Guard Pro Free Edition  License: Freeware
	Protect yourself from unauthorized access to your computer free of charge. Secure your computer by Password protecting your Windows applications, programs and EXE files for Free. Plus encryption for your files, folders and drives - direct from Windows Explorer. Extra features allow you to disable Task Keys, Software Installation, Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, Downloading Files, Zip and Self Extracting Files and the Boot Keys (F8). Also available in Premium for optional fee, hence; you may see a buy link on this page. Key Benefits:   Password protect any windows program or dialog   Encrypt any file, folder or entire drive   Lock down Software Installers Author: WGP| Date: 21-06-2007 | Size: 605 KB
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	Encrypt and Go by WinGuard Pro  License: Freeware
	Protect yourself from unauthorized access to your computer free of charge. Secure your computer by Password protecting your Windows applications, programs and EXE files for Free. Plus encryption for your files, folders and drives - direct from Windows Explorer. Extra features allow you to disable Task Keys, Software Installation, Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, Downloading Files, Zip and Self Extracting Files and the Boot Keys (F8). Also available in Premium for optional fee, hence; you may see a buy link on this page. Key Benefits   Password protect any windows program or dialog   Encrypt any file, folder or entire drive   Lock down Software Installers Author: WGP| Date: 06-12-2006 | Size: 605 KB
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	Free Hide Folder  License: Freeware
	Most everyone has files or folders on their computer that they do not want to share with others. The best way to protect your personal information is to make the folders visible ONLY to you. Free Hide Folder is a free computer security software to hide your private folders. It is very useful to keep your personal data away from others. Others will not know where your personal files exist and they will not be able to accidentally view them. You can hide folders simply with a few mouse clicks. Free Hide Folder is protected by a password that you can change or remove at any time. Key Features:  1. Hide your folder completely. Unless you unhide it yourself, nobody can find it.  2. Password protection when running program.  3. No file system structure modifications needed.  4. Any number of folders may be hidden at the same time.  5. Easy-to-use user interface. Author: Itusoft Computer Solutions| Date: 08-04-2008 | Size: 743 KB
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	Recent Folders  License: Freeware
	Tired of changing folders from one to another by browsing "My Computer"? Recent Folders can remember which folder you were recently working on. Select your favorite folder from a list just like selecting a file from "My Recent Documents". Features: Remember which folder you recently opened (Click the left button in the folder window and hold down for more than 2 seconds) Author: CoolComSoft Inc.| Date: 31-03-2003 | Size: 278 KB
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	Winguard Pro 2005 Free Edition 5.8.2  License: Freeware
	With WinGuard Pro 2005 you can password protect your programs, windows and web pages in one easy to use program! What's more, there is also encrytption for your files and folders. It offers an all-in-one security solution for your computer. With extra features to lock the boot keys, task keys, software installations and internet access. This is the free edition download, however there is an option to upgrade to Premium (optional payment). Author: WG Soft| Date: 06-01-2005 | Size: 1980 KB
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	instant LOCK  License: Freeware
	GET BEST CHOICE FOR FREE: Ultimate folder security software I-LOCK is free now! With award-winning, on-the-fly, folder protection technology, protect any folder instanly. Also, i-LOCK has lots Extra privacy tools like, Cookie eraser, History Cleaner, URL Wiper, Application Recent History Wipers, etc. It has the perfect combination of speed and security. It locks GB's of data or thousands of files in a second! Just drag n drop your files, It is done! Now your files cannot be renamed, deleted, or even seen by other programs or persons. They will stay completely secure, protected, unreadable and invisible even when you boot from another operating system, DOS or safe mode! It doesn't matter which version of Windows it is. Or what configuration your PC has. Instant Lock always works like a charm ! So, download and enjoy this absolutely free opportunity. Author: Maratuga Inc.| Date: 2-62-2005 | Size: 2126 KB
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	FlashCrypt  License: Freeware
	One of the key points that help you to ensure your privacy is data security. If you have private files on your computer, you must protect them. Do you trust the folks you share your computer with? And what about millions of Internet users - what if someone gets access to your machine remotely? The most secure way to protect your files is to encrypt them. Strong encryption makes it practically impossible to obtain the original files without providing the encryption key. FlashCrypt software by FSPro Labs allows you to encrypt the contents of any folder quick and easy. After smooth and fast installation it extends folder drop-down menu of Windows Explorer by adding “Protect with FlashCrypt� command. Just click right mouse button on the folder you wish to protect, select “Protect with FlashCrypt�, type your password and voila - all the files in the folder are now in the secure container (protected folder) and encrypted with one of the world best encryption algorithm - AES256! This container looks exactly like the original folder and marked with FlashCrypt logo. Decryption procedure is as easy as encryption - double click on the protected folder and type your password. FlashCrypt allows you to protect folders on local hard disks, removable drives, network volumes and so on. Besides the data encryption, FlashCrypt can optionally compress your files. This can greatly save disk space and helpful if you plan to copy the protected folder on a pen drive or send it over email. FlashCrypt provides optional facility allowing you to recover forgotten passwords. If this option is disabled, it will be impossible to recover your data if you lost the password. Download FlashCrypt and protect your files right now - its FREE. Author: FSPro Labs| Date: 04-04-2008 | Size: 1189 KB
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	WinGuard Pro 2005 Free Edition  License: Freeware
	With WinGuard Pro 2005 you can password protect your programs, windows and web pages in one easy to use program! What's more, there is also encrytption for your personal files and folders. It offers an all-in-one security solution for your computer. With extra features to lock the desktop, boot keys, task keys, blocking software installations and internet access. If you can click a mouse, you'll be able to secure your PC with WinGuard Pro 2005 in seconds. Also in Premium (optional payment). Author: WG Soft| Date: 26-11-2004 | Size: 1606 KB
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	Win Guard Pro  License: Freeware
	Password protect your programs, files and folders for free! Users can add password protection to any Windows program. Two types of file and folder protection, including encryption, provides you with all-in-one solution for protecting your computer from unarthorized access. With extra features to lock the desktop, boot keys, task keys, blocking software installations and internet access and Windows Startup. Features:  Built-in programs: There are around 15 common programs built-in for locking in the Free Edition.  Lock your own programs: You can also add any of your own programs for locking.  Password timer: You can set in seconds how long you want to give users to enter the password to access any locked programs. This can help deter hackers.  Screen blank: You can have the screen blank in emergencies, this prevents any use of the computer, and blacks out the screen only leaving a password box to access the entire system.  Additional Protection: This lets you lock even more features down on your PC. Such as the Desktop, My Computer, Internet Access, Internet Downloading, Software Installations and much more.  Stop people installing software: This is a must have for those of you who are sick of users installing software on your computers without your consent. With this feature just a simple click is all that's needed and the software will disable Setup programs, Installers, Self Extracting Exe's, Zip files, the lot.  Help prevent viruses: Using the above feature to stop software installs, this will help prevent such viruses that may be contained in program the user is trying to install.  Lock or Encrypt your Files and Folders: Two methods of protection are available, including strong encryption.  It's free: WinGuard Pro is as it states FREE! Though we do offer a Premium Edition for an optional fee. Author: WGP| Date: 08-04-2007 | Size: 610 KB
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	SWF Protect Remover  License: Freeware
	SWF Protect Remover will allow you to delete protection tags with the password or without it (tags for protection against editing) from files of any versions of the SWF Flash format. The program has a built-in player of SWF-files. SWF Protect Remover can work with the packed SWF-files and pack them after processing. The program is simple in utilization, all the actions are carried out by means of click on the corresponding button on the panel of tools:    With SWF Protect Remover, you can easily:    Remove Protect tag from a file or a group of files.  View the Flash- movie.  Make a screenshot.    SWF Protect Remover was designed with real user in mind. You are not required to be a Flash guru or know all the nuts and bolts of the flash file format. All you need is to go a few straightforward steps through the intuitive interface.    Features:  - deletion of the protection tags;  - reproduction of the initial and processed file;  - rewind of the video;  - actions with the vide:      the videoimage increase;/reduction      adjustment of its size to the size of a window;      the maximal filling of a window with the videoimage;  - removal of the screen picture. Author: Dcomsoft| Date: 05-01-2006 | Size: 1311 KB
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	Hide Folder HiBit  License: Freeware
	Program main functions:  [1]-Protect any folder or file by : Hide, Lock, Encrypt or Fake it  [2]-The protected folders or files still protected even in other computers  [3]-You can lock files on a computer and unlock them on another computer  [4]-The protect Operation just take 3 seconds at any computer  [5]-You can undelete the folder or file by Locking it.  [6]-FileSystem: NTFS, FAT32 and all other file systems  [7]-HiBit suitable with (1)Fixed disk (2)Removable disk (3)External disk (4)Flash disk (5)Floppy disk  [8]-Crypt Text Editor: you can type some words and it will be encrypted automatically letter by letter immediately    Some Technical Information:    -Windows version: NT, 2000, 2003 server, XP and now Vista  -FileSystem: NTFS, FAT32 and all other file systems  -More security: We advice you to use HiBit to hide folders or files on FAT32 if you want more security, this because the folder or file hidden by HiBit on FAT32 FileSystem will not be changed and still in hidden status on other PCs and computers, or other platforms like UNIX and other windows versions.  -Fastness: if you want more fastness and don't care for more security on other platforms and other PCs you can use HiBit on NTFS filesystem.  -Large Files: there is no relationship beween HiBit speed to hide folder and the size of that file, but a large number of files into that folder may confuse HiBit and make it runs slow in compare of usual times.  -Removable Disks: HiBit it is a perfect solution for Portable and removable disks because you may use a removable disk in another computer, if you do that you will notice that your secret files/folders still hidden there.  -Fake Folder: you can use 'Fake Folder' function to fake your folder with another system folder form(system folders like My Compter, Recycle Bin etc.. folders), if someone opens your secret folder he will be taken to another system place, the folder still faked even on other computers. Author: Falcon-Soft| Date: 16-09-2007 | Size: 1750 KB
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	Pos Photos Privacy Keeper Lite  License: Freeware
	Pos Photos Privacy Keeper Lite is a free edition of Pos Photos Privacy Keeper Pro. Pos Photos Privacy Keeper Lite contains many of Pos Photos Privacy Keeper Pro's tools and features. With Pos Photos Privacy Keeper Lite you can easily protect your photos from unauthorized view. Pos Photos Privacy Keeper Lite allows you to add password to most of standard image file types. After the locking action each view of the image will require the password to protect your privacy. Better protect your privacy using dummy images: Pos Photos Privacy Keeper Lite allows you to attach dummy image to the image you wish to protect. In case someone will force you to show him the content of the file you simply fill in the dummy password (instead of the real image password) and all he will see will be the dummy image!!! Pos Photos Privacy Keeper Lite is a great value for everyone who wishes to protect his photos from curious eyes! Pos Photos Privacy Keeper Lite is very easy to use. All you have to do is open the image you wish to password protect, click on the lock button, apply the password and confirm - that simple! After applying the password only who's got the password will be able to view it. Author: PowerOfSoftware Ltd.| Date: 18-01-2006 | Size: 5828 KB
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	littleGuard  License: Freeware
	Protect your computer from little fingers,with littleGuard freeware. littleGuard is a simple yet effective program that disables your mouse and 98% of keyboard functions. Includes un-install. Designed to protect your computer from little fingers. (those that can't read yet) A fake screen is activated with littleGuard. For Windows 98,ME,2000 and XP. Download the free software now. Author: DWS| Date: 01-08-2004 | Size: 927 KB
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	CHAOS Self Extractor  License: Freeware
	CHAOS Self-Extractor is the program that creates self-extracting chaos-files for Windows. Self-extracting files are executable programs (EXEs) that contain a chaos-file and the software necessary to decompress the contents. Users can decompress the contents of a self-extracting chaos-files simply by running it like any other program. No other software is needed.These self-extracting chaos files are ideal to electronically distribute the information because they contain multiple compressed files and folders. Author: Safe Soft Corporation| Date: 22-08-2004 | Size: 531 KB
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