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Jan 29, 2008, 03:43 AM
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How do I password-protect my files?
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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Jan 31, 2008, 10:23 AM
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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
You can right click the file and "encrypt it" this will allow only your account to access the file.
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Software Expert
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Jan 31, 2008, 12:32 PM
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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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Jan 31, 2008, 08:38 PM
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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.
My computer runs on only one account, because I'm usually the only person who uses this.
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...)
It's a .jpg file.And I don't think I need to worry about resourcefulness, my mum sucks with computers ;)
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Junior Member
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Jan 31, 2008, 09:30 PM
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WinZip!
You can zip files and password protect them, for your eyes only!
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Jan 31, 2008, 09:30 PM
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New Member
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Jan 31, 2008, 10:20 PM
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Thanks
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New Member
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Feb 2, 2008, 02:54 PM
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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
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