password protection

[talldude123]

how do i make a certain folder password protected? is this only available in XP Pro?

is there a program i can download to do this?

 

[hilowe]

This works in 2000. I don't have an XP box that I can test it on.

Richt click, go to Properties. Click advanced (down by the attributes) which pops up another window. There is a check box for "Encrypt contents to secure data"

 

[HAVOC]

That type of file encryption is different from password protecting a folder in windows. The encryption your taking about is to prevent another machine on a network, from opening sensitive documents.

I believe what he's talking about is actually password protecting a folder in windows on a single PC. IF this is the case, then I'd suggest using a Software Based, File & Folder password protectin program.

 

[talldude123]

does windows xp pro offer password protection?

> i have home edition

 

[Dngrsone]

XP Pro allows you to restrict user access to the folder through the Security tab.

 

[talldude123]

i found a program called "folder lock" and it works good

 

[Chankama]

Use AxCrypt. It's open source and the crypto algorithms are pretty good. Some of the other common ones are not there presumably due to licensing issues.

Link: axcrypt.sourceforge.net/