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    password protecting user/files

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gacoast56, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. gacoast56

    gacoast56 Newbie

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    hi... i'm wanting to find out how to protect certain files while still allowing others to use my notebook. have gone through the normal windows procedure but it still allows "guest" user to access all files, though a password was set on my account. am using windows xp home. appreciate help, please!
    thanks!!!
     
    gacoast56, Aug 14, 2007
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  2. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Maybe True Crypt?
     
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    JohnHamer1977 Notebook Enthusiast

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    folder lock?
     
    JohnHamer1977, Aug 14, 2007
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    gacoast56 Newbie

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    hi... thanks! haven't heard of true crypt? any chance of future problems opening?? i keep everything in this file... also, a folder lock could work... how to??? thanks again!
     
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