Putting Passwords On Folders

tomkapsalis · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Jun 2006 Karma :

Does anyone know if you can put a password on folders as I am currently using a shared computer and would rather keep my grot etc where no one can find it...

Help appreciated
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

I tend to right-click, go down to properties, and set the folder as "hidden". Then it's just a matter of going to Control Panel and un-hiding all hidden folders when you need to "do some research"? Embarassed

Luckily the rest of my family are techno-numbties, so have no idea that this option is even available. Twisted Evil

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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

Telling us what operating system your running might be a good start.

tomkapsalis · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Jun 2006 Karma :

Windows XP Home Edition
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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Pity...you can do it to individual folders on XP pro. You can get Winzip or Winrar and password protect them.
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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

To be honest the easiest way would be to create a new user account for yourself, password the account.

Although that depends what file system you are using.

Failing that a much better way would be to dump everything onto a USB memory stick and take it with you when ever you leave the computer.