Locking Files On A Computer (1 Viewer)

[krissychops]

Hi, i was wondering if anybody might be able to give me a tutorial in how to set a file on my computer up so as you cannot open or read what is in the file or folder without a password?

 

[jake2.0]

I dont know of any in-built XP tool which lets you lock files and folders. But you could add the files to a .zip and password protect that.

A quick google came up with a list of software which do what you want, some are free >> http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/lock-folder-xp.html

 

[Kabeio]

Cant do it in XP from what im aware. Wondered the same thing before.

 

[sunny]

Windows XP Pro does have a feature called EFS, encrypted file system. Does have some downsides unfortunately.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/cryptfs.mspx

 

[fatmuscle]

encrypt it with winrar

but the file can still be deleted though

 

[Affinity]

If you are serious about keeping files from others you might want to have a look at

www.gnupg.org (this one is a bit annoying since you might have to read a bit)

or other encryption software.

 

[nandayo]

What are you trying to encrypt? If we know the type of files/content, I can better offer a solution. And don't tell me it's porn, cause nobody is dumb enough to download it with streaming movies now.

 

[Raginsheep]

True Crypt. http://www.truecrypt.org/