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    Password protecting CDs/DVDs

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by blackwing1122, Dec 12, 2008.

  1. blackwing1122

    blackwing1122 Newbie

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    I have files to put onto DVDs or CDs that I would like to have password protected. I use TruCrypt for files that I choose to leave on my computer, but I would like to be able to password protect an entire DVD and have only people that have the password be able to open it. I have seen ways of doing it, but they would require the user to have certain software on their computer. I did a Google search and found a program that CLAIMS to do this (EncryptX ~$60), but I'm not sure how well it works and was hoping one of you all had maybe used a similar type of program. Obviously we aren't talking about free programs here, so I'm just looking for an affordable program that does this and works well.
     
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    qhn Notebook User

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    How about just password protecting zip files/folders, before burning it to the cd/dvd?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 12, 2008
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    blackwing1122 Newbie

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    If I used WinZip to password protect the files would I be able to open those files w/o using WinZip? That's what I'm trying to do is have the files be able to be opened by anyone I give the password to without having to use extra software.
     
    blackwing1122, Dec 14, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    ZIP files are being standard, any packer/unpacker that supports the ZIP format will be able to access the files with proper password

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 14, 2008
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