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    can I "lock " some files?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kenny1999, Jan 2, 2017.

  1. kenny1999

    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    it happens sometimes. Sometimes, very foolishly, and accidentally, I send out some files that are very personal and confidential to someone else, in email attachments or chat windows. It's a wrong click. It sounds wired but it could happen.

    Is there anyway I can "lock" some files so that they cannot be sent or whenever the system intends to attach or send out those files , I will get a warning windows first?
     
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  2. TreeTops Ranch

    TreeTops Ranch Notebook Deity

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    Just encrypt those files prior to sending. Let your recipient have the password for opening the files. You can Google how to encrypt a file.
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Jan 2, 2017
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    Or use the undo send lab on gmail (only gives you ~10s to undo), or any mail program with an outbox you can setup to only send when manually triggered. This will give you time to (hopefully) realize your mistake.
     
    alexhawker, Jan 2, 2017
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