Locking Windows Files

[ere_in_cornwall]

Hi, I would like to know how to lock windows files, in Xp, I would like to keep data away from other users of my pc, eg bank statements, e-mail addresses etc

Thanx. Lawrie

Microsoft Windows Xp - Home Edition
Maxtor 80GB Hard-Disk 7.2
Nvidia Ge-Force 4, 64MB
512 MB Ram
AMD Duron Processor 1.8 GHZ
BT Broadband 2.2MB

 

[m3trj]

The best way to stop people from viewing certain files is probably to use some form of encryption. Finecrypt is a good free encryption program.
http://www.finecrypt.net/

Alternatively you could compress the files in a zip file and password protect that.

 

[tribalsun]

AxCrypt, it's free and will work with XP Home.

 

[weswes]

http://www.e-timestamp.com/options.htm

I-protect is a program that enable u to place a password on the folder u wanna protect.

there is another prog called ( Fake folder ) its so simple , i searched it for u but i cant find a link for it....sorry , well u know get its name...u should try getting it somehow

hope that helps...

 

[talldude123]

when you set a password to windows xp on your account, windows asks if you would like your files locked.

 

[Elbatrop1]

AHHH! You strike again talldude! Quit bringing back old, dead threads. I think that every one of those 140 posts you have have been to bring back an old thread. Not to mention you give pretty vague or incorrect advice.