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    hadleyam Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 2, 2007, 02:30 PM
    Portable hard drive passwords
    How do I password protect a file I am putting onto a portable hard drive say for example I want to save old emails or work that I am not using but want to protect so only I can access it?
    Any help would be Awesome!

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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    May 2, 2007, 02:31 PM
    The easiest way I have found is either a passworded ZIP file, or by using NTFS permissions.
    With the permissions you can set it so ony your account can access the files.
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    lchabo_2001 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    May 17, 2007, 09:23 AM
    U could try using the "hidden files atttributes" so that u make the files hidden by right-clicking then going to properties and check the ''hidden'' box. U will always have to turn off hidden files viewing from folder options when u are done using the drive and then turn it on when u are going to use the drive. Its some form of security, isn't it?
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    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
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    May 17, 2007, 09:33 AM
    Part of this depends on the OS you are using. Generally you can protect folders but not files. Usually using ZIP file is the best way.
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