ESLOCK File Extension

What is ESLOCK file?

Files with the .ESLOCK extension store encrypted data in the ES File Explorer program. This protection is created at the user's request, with access being password protected. The software utilizes strong AES 256-bit encryption. The original name is most often changed to a sequence of numbers and characters making it difficult for unauthorized individuals to locate the file.

What Can ESLOCK Files Contain?

ES File Explorer, a file explorer for the Android system, allows for the encryption of virtually any type of files one wishes to protect from unauthorized access. Therefore, .ESLOCK files can contain encrypted data such as:

• photos and graphic files,
• text documents,
• other types of documents,
• data archives,
• databases.

Encryption is based on a password provided by the user. The same password is required to decrypt the file in the software.

How to Access Encrypted Files?

To open an encrypted .ESLOCK file, it is necessary to have the ES File Explorer software and the password. If the user forgets the password, they do not have access to the encrypted data. However, there is a tool named ESLock File Recovery for the Android system, which enables data decryption. Although its installation is free, decrypting files or other actions may require payment.

Programs which support ESLOCK file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support ESLOCK files. Files with ESLOCK suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 02/29/2024

How to open file with ESLOCK extension?

Being unable to open files with ESLOCK extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to ES Format Explorer Encrypted Data Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the ES File Explorer

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ESLOCK files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing ES File Explorer or different compatible program, such as ESLock File Recovery. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ESLOCK files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download ES File Explorer installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit ES APP Group website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of ES File Explorer and update if needed

You still cannot access ESLOCK files although ES File Explorer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that ES File Explorer cannot handle files with ESLOCK may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of ES File Explorer should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open ESLOCK files to ES File Explorer

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate ESLOCK files with latest version of ES File Explorer you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the ESLOCK with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the ES File Explorer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ESLOCK files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected ESLOCK file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with ESLOCK extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the ESLOCK is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the ESLOCK file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The ESLOCK may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the ESLOCK is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the ESLOCK file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the ESLOCK file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the ESLOCK file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open ES File Explorer

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with ESLOCK extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with ES Format Explorer Encrypted Data Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with ESLOCK files affecting older versions of given software.

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