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    Is this secure?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by 123456, Aug 19, 2007.

  1. 123456

    123456 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a tablet pc so entering passwords is a pain in Firefox, even with the master password enabled. So, if I use Vista's EFS to encrypt the file signons2.txt which stores all the passwords, I'll be safe even with the master password turned off, right? I have a Windows password set. This is just in case I lose my laptop, and someone else happens to pick it up. I don't want them to be able to easily see my passwords. My understanding of how EFS works is that no one can access enrypted files unless they know the password or can somehow login to the system.
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If they want to, they can.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 19, 2007
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    123456 Notebook Consultant

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    I understand if they really wanted to crack it, they could do it. I'm just looking for protection from the casual user.
     
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    Or if you want bulletproof, uses a Truecrypt volume. You can use a AES-Twofish algorithm to encrypt it, making it very secure.
     
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