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    File password?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dgerber87, Aug 15, 2006.

  1. dgerber87

    dgerber87 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,

    I have put passwords on some of my files before, and I was planning on doing it now, on my new laptop, but I can't find where to do it.


    I have a folder named "private"....how do I put a password on it?


    Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks, Dan.
     
    dgerber87, Aug 15, 2006
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  2. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Quick search for "Windows File Encryption" yielded this: http://www.practicalpc.co.uk/computing/windows/xpencrypt1.htm

    STFW? Google will tell you everything you want to know.

    As an aside, I don't fully trust Windows' file encryption. I'd suggest you use something like TrueCrypt, and have an encrypted volume (stored as a file or whatever). It's open-source, and uses common, verified encryption algorithms with no "back doors". XP's encryption requires a back-door for admins.
     
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  3. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    If you have Winrar you can always zip the files or file in a folder and then put a password around the zipped.
     
    azntiger1000, Aug 15, 2006
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