Guest pete Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Is it possible to password a folder.? Thanks Pete
Guest neutrino Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Re: Password Protection pete wrote: > Is it possible to password a folder.? > Thanks > PetE Uncertain if this can be applied without using some 3rd party software - but you CAN do it - there are some programs out there which will "Hide" any folder(s) on your system, and only reveal them after you initiate the program and enter your password. One such program is Magic folders, and works perfectly! the hidden folder and it's contents can't be seen - even if you perform a search on the (known) contents - it won't be found. there are a few such programs out there - try a search for others besides this one, it will do what you want - depends if your ok with buying a prog' to do it.
Guest SingaporeWebDesign Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Re: Password Protection Hello, Truecrypt is a free open-source disk encryption software for Windows Vista/XP/2000. However, it will create a drive for the encrypted file rather than a encrypted folder http://www.truecrypt.org/ Hide Folders® XP may be your answer (Not free) http://www.fspro.net/hide-folders-xp/ Password Folder Version 1.0 b - New Free Beta Software, try it at your own risk http://passwordfolder.altervista.org/ Avoid XP's encryption feature as it can cause problems if you transfer the files to another computer or corrupt your OS. But, if you insist: How To Encrypt a Folder in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308989 Best practices for the Encrypting File System http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223316 -- Singapore Web Design http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/ Singapore Web Hosting http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html Windows XP FAQ "pete" <blog@blog.co.uk> wrote in message news:f0a993d255o0dfmjbu16cj5sbcl9epnsqo@4ax.com... > Is it possible to password a folder.? > Thanks > Pete
Guest Bob I Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Re: Password Protection You can if it is a Windows Zipfolder. pete wrote: > Is it possible to password a folder.? > Thanks > Pete
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Re: Password Protection pete wrote: > Is it possible to password a folder.? > Thanks > Pete Like WinNT and Win2K before it, WinXP's file security paradigm doesn't rely on, or allow, the cumbersome method of password protection for individual applications, files, or folders. Instead, it uses the superior method of explicitly assigning file/folder permissions to individual users and/or groups. HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783 HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418 HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419 HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399 Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired files/folders. Best Practices for Encrypting File System http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316 As a crude work-around, you can place the file in a compressed folder, and set a password to uncompress the folder to view/access its contents. Also, some applications allow the user to password-protect their specific data files. Read the specific application's Help files for further information on this capability. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell
Guest John Wunderlich Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Re: Password Protection Bruce Chambers <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in news:#yqbRv8wHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl: > Like WinNT and Win2K before it, WinXP's file security paradigm > doesn't rely on, or allow, the cumbersome method of password > protection for individual applications, files, or folders. > Instead, it uses the superior method of explicitly assigning > file/folder permissions to individual users and/or groups. > Booting the machine from a Live Linux CD gives instant access to any file/data on the machine. I'm sure glad I'm not relying on Window's "Superior Method" of controlling permissions... -- John
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Re: Password Protection John Wunderlich wrote: > > > Booting the machine from a Live Linux CD gives instant access to any > file/data on the machine. I'm sure glad I'm not relying on Window's > "Superior Method" of controlling permissions... > Well, everyone knows that without physical security, there is *NO* security. Any Linux box can be by-passed just as easily. What's your point? -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell
Guest Bob I Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Re: Password Protection John Wunderlich wrote: > Bruce Chambers <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in > news:#yqbRv8wHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl: > > >>Like WinNT and Win2K before it, WinXP's file security paradigm >>doesn't rely on, or allow, the cumbersome method of password >>protection for individual applications, files, or folders. >>Instead, it uses the superior method of explicitly assigning >>file/folder permissions to individual users and/or groups. >> > > > Booting the machine from a Live Linux CD gives instant access to any > file/data on the machine. I'm sure glad I'm not relying on Window's > "Superior Method" of controlling permissions... > > -- John I doubt Linux clears EFS.
Guest Plato Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 Re: Password Protection pete wrote: > > Is it possible to password a folder.? http://www.bootdisk.com/utility.htm SECURITY Password Protect Folders
Guest John Wunderlich Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 Re: Password Protection Bruce Chambers <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in news:uVvsbV$wHHA.3796@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl: > John Wunderlich wrote: >> >> >> Booting the machine from a Live Linux CD gives instant access to >> any file/data on the machine. I'm sure glad I'm not relying on >> Window's "Superior Method" of controlling permissions... >> > > > Well, everyone knows that without physical security, there is *NO* > security. Any Linux box can be by-passed just as easily. What's > your point? It all comes down to what you're trying to hide from whom and why. Personally, whenever I've needed to hide information, be it personal, financial, or whatever, the minimum level I consider is an encryption product like EFS or OTFE software like Truecrypt. Basic OS file access controls use words like "protection" that imply a sense of security that realistically I wouldn't trust to my teenage son. Simply put, my point is: if any information is truly worth hiding, basic OS protections are not to be trusted. -- John
Guest Gordon Posted July 12, 2007 Posted July 12, 2007 Re: Password Protection "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message news:uVvsbV$wHHA.3796@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > > Any Linux box can be by-passed just as easily. I think you might be mistaken about that.....
Guest pete Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Re: Password Protection On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:52:09 GMT, pete <blog@blog.co.uk> wrote: >Is it possible to password a folder.? >Thanks >Pete Thanks to all who replied .Very Useful
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