Password Protection

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pete wrote:
> Is it possible to password a folder.?
> Thanks
> PetE

Uncertain if this can be applied without using some 3rd party software
- but you CAN do it - there are some programs out there which will
"Hide" any folder(s) on your system, and only reveal them after you
initiate the program and enter your password.
One such program is Magic folders, and works perfectly! the hidden
folder and it's contents can't be seen - even if you perform a search
on the (known) contents - it won't be found. there are a few such
programs out there - try a search for others besides this one, it
will do what you want - depends if your ok with buying a prog' to do
it.
 
Hello,

Truecrypt is a free open-source disk encryption software for Windows
Vista/XP/2000. However, it will create a drive for the encrypted file rather
than a encrypted folder
http://www.truecrypt.org/

Hide Folders® XP may be your answer (Not free)
http://www.fspro.net/hide-folders-xp/

Password Folder Version 1.0 b - New Free Beta Software, try it at your own
risk
http://passwordfolder.altervista.org/

Avoid XP's encryption feature as it can cause problems if you transfer the
files to another computer or corrupt your OS.
But, if you insist:
How To Encrypt a Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308989
Best practices for the Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223316


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"pete" <blog@blog.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to password a folder.?
> Thanks
> Pete
 
You can if it is a Windows Zipfolder.

pete wrote:

> Is it possible to password a folder.?
> Thanks
> Pete
 
pete wrote:
> Is it possible to password a folder.?
> Thanks
> Pete


Like WinNT and Win2K before it, WinXP's file security paradigm
doesn't rely on, or allow, the cumbersome method of password protection
for individual applications, files, or folders. Instead, it uses the
superior method of explicitly assigning file/folder permissions to
individual users and/or groups.

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419

HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399

Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired
files/folders.

Best Practices for Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316

As a crude work-around, you can place the file in a compressed
folder, and set a password to uncompress the folder to view/access its
contents. Also, some applications allow the user to password-protect
their specific data files. Read the specific application's Help files
for further information on this capability.


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Bruce Chambers <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in
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> Like WinNT and Win2K before it, WinXP's file security paradigm
> doesn't rely on, or allow, the cumbersome method of password
> protection for individual applications, files, or folders.
> Instead, it uses the superior method of explicitly assigning
> file/folder permissions to individual users and/or groups.
>

Booting the machine from a Live Linux CD gives instant access to any
file/data on the machine. I'm sure glad I'm not relying on Window's
"Superior Method" of controlling permissions...

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John Wunderlich wrote:
>
>
> Booting the machine from a Live Linux CD gives instant access to any
> file/data on the machine. I'm sure glad I'm not relying on Window's
> "Superior Method" of controlling permissions...
>


Well, everyone knows that without physical security, there is *NO*
security. Any Linux box can be by-passed just as easily. What's your
point?


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John Wunderlich wrote:

> Bruce Chambers <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in
> news:#yqbRv8wHHA.4604@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl:
>
>
>>Like WinNT and Win2K before it, WinXP's file security paradigm
>>doesn't rely on, or allow, the cumbersome method of password
>>protection for individual applications, files, or folders.
>>Instead, it uses the superior method of explicitly assigning
>>file/folder permissions to individual users and/or groups.
>>
>
>
> Booting the machine from a Live Linux CD gives instant access to any
> file/data on the machine. I'm sure glad I'm not relying on Window's
> "Superior Method" of controlling permissions...
>
> -- John

I doubt Linux clears EFS.
 
Bruce Chambers <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in
news:uVvsbV$wHHA.3796@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:

> John Wunderlich wrote:
>>
>>
>> Booting the machine from a Live Linux CD gives instant access to
>> any file/data on the machine. I'm sure glad I'm not relying on
>> Window's "Superior Method" of controlling permissions...
>>
>
>
> Well, everyone knows that without physical security, there is *NO*
> security. Any Linux box can be by-passed just as easily. What's
> your point?

It all comes down to what you're trying to hide from whom and why.

Personally, whenever I've needed to hide information, be it personal,
financial, or whatever, the minimum level I consider is an encryption
product like EFS or OTFE software like Truecrypt. Basic OS file access
controls use words like "protection" that imply a sense of security
that realistically I wouldn't trust to my teenage son. Simply put, my
point is: if any information is truly worth hiding, basic OS
protections are not to be trusted.

-- John
 
"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
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>
> Any Linux box can be by-passed just as easily.

I think you might be mistaken about that.....
 
On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:52:09 GMT, pete <blog@blog.co.uk> wrote:

>Is it possible to password a folder.?
>Thanks
>Pete
Thanks to all who replied .Very Useful
 
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