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    Password Protect Folders

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Elias, Mar 18, 2005.

  1. Elias

    Elias Notebook Consultant

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    Hello.

    I have a few folders on my computer that I'd like to password protect and I'd like some of your opinions on the best software to do this.

    I'd like it to be totally free or have a free version available with no time constraints or any other major limitations. As long as it is easy to use, effective, and free it's worth a shot.

    I want to be able to click on the folder, enter the password, get to the files, and lock up again within a few clicks.

    Thanks!
     
    Elias, Mar 18, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You set the password on your screensaver.





    I know things, things that could get me killed


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  3. Elias

    Elias Notebook Consultant

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    How do I get it to only lock one folder though? I don't want to lock the whole computer.
     
    Elias, Mar 19, 2005
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  4. Knight

    Knight Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try the following software to see if it meets your needs it is the only freeware that I could find:

    http://www.tucows.com/preview/261303.html
     
    Knight, Mar 21, 2005
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  5. Elias

    Elias Notebook Consultant

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    I've tried that program. It is decent but the free version only let you protect 25 MB worth of stuff and my folder is about 50 MB.

    Thanks for the suggestion nonetheless. It is decent software but I will just use the archives.

    Thanks!
     
    Elias, Mar 21, 2005
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  6. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    you could password protect your user files and then create other logins that for others to use that wouldn't have access to your documents&settings

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    Quikster, Mar 22, 2005
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  7. Knight

    Knight Notebook Enthusiast

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    Another alternative would be to password protect a .zip archive and store your documents in a zip file.

    This option might be slightly slower and more of a pain to use on a regular basis though.
     
    Knight, Mar 22, 2005
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  8. Dave_Tuborg

    Dave_Tuborg Newbie

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    http://www.password-protect-software.com
    You can get the full version for free, in exchange for a link.
     
    Dave_Tuborg, Mar 24, 2005
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  9. Elias

    Elias Notebook Consultant

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    Wow, that's awesome. I'll have to ask my friends if they'd be down with me putting the link on our site.
     
    Elias, Mar 24, 2005
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  10. chandlerjea

    chandlerjea Notebook Consultant

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    Nice find Dave_Tuborg. I've been needing a program like this for a few days. Thanks Thanks Thanks.

    Sharp AL27, Athlon 64 2700+ 60Gb hdd, 512Mb mem, 64Mb vid, superbright lcd. DVD +-/RW. Great choice for business use.

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    chandlerjea, Mar 25, 2005
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  11. rustskull

    rustskull Notebook Guru

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    Technically, the appropriate way to do it would be to assign permissions according to group or users. Then the passwording is not necessary, whoever needs to see it will have access to it automatically, or they won't have it at all. This works for all permissions and privileges on that machine, whether or not they're accessing it locally or remotely.

    It's a lot simpler than having to manage a bunch of folders with a bunch of passwords. That's why it evolved that way. Before good user/group authentication existed techniques like the one you mention were used frequently...and it was ANNOYING, as well as having significant maintenence overhead when managing several items as such for multiple users...
     
    rustskull, Mar 28, 2005
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