Hello.

There are some files on my computer that I... would rather not have my mother see if she happens to be snooping around (which I happen to know that she does). Is there a way that I would be able to protect these files with a password? Ive been looking around for a method of this, but they all said that Windows XP doesn't have a password-protection application and that the only way would be via a third-party program, however none of them actually told me where I could find such a program. So does anyone know of a program or a method to encrypt my files with?

Peace
-Riley

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Originally Posted by Rilenator

Hello.

There are some files on my computer that I...would rather not have my mother see if she happens to be snooping around (which i happen to know that she does). Is there a way that I would be able to protect these files with a password? Ive been looking around for a method of this, but they all said that Windows XP doesn't have a password-protection application and that the only way would be via a third-party program, however none of them actualy told me where i could find such a program. So does anyone know of a program or a method to encrypt my files with?

Peace
-Riley

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You can right click the file and "encrypt it" this will allow only your account to access the file.

What type of documents? What program do you use the edit/access these files?

If they are Microsoft Office docs, like Word or Excel, both programs have the ability to add a password to the document. TOOLS > OPTIONS > SECURITY > PASSWORD TO OPEN

That won't stop a resourceful person from getting to the content, but it should stop your mom.

If not, then you should get a USB thumb drive and keep your personal files on there. That's way easier to keep hidden. (also way easier to lose... )

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Originally Posted by Snow_death

You can right click the file and "encrypt it" this will allow only your account to access the file.

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My computer runs on only one account, because I'm usually the only person who uses this.

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Originally Posted by JBeaucaire

What type of documents? What program do you use the edit/access these files?

If they are Microsoft Office docs, like Word or Excel, both programs have the ability to add a password to the document. TOOLS > OPTIONS > SECURITY > PASSWORD TO OPEN

That won't stop a resourceful person from getting to the content, but it should stop your mom.

If not, then you should get a USB thumb drive and keep your personal files on there. That's way easier to keep hidden. (also way easier to lose...)

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It's a .jpg file.And I don't think I need to worry about resourcefulness, my mum sucks with computers ;)

WinZip!

You can zip files and password protect them, for your eyes only!

This should help you hide files and folders

Password Protect Folders And Make Files Invisible!

password protect files - Google Search

Thanks

Go for the Software Folder Lock/Folder Access

And u can Lock the Folder and If some 1 tries to Open that File It Would Redirect to Control panel