file security

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Duknfnkle

Is there a way to secure (and simple) method
for "password protecting" a file/folder?
Already know about "User Accounts" This is not the
satisfactory method/option I'm looking for.
Thanks
 
You can password protect a branch of folders, such as your personal account
on a computer used by multiple people but you cannot apply a password to a
folder or a file.

You can however compress or ZIP the file or folder you want to password
protect and then you can apply a password to the Compressed Folder or ZIP
file.

To do this:-

1. Open a folder, such as the My Documents folder.
2. Choose File>New>Compressed (zipped) Folder.
3. Type the folder's name and press the Enter key.
Make sure you add the ZIP extension if you've set Windows to display
filename extensions.
4. Copy some files into the Compressed Folder.
5. Open the Compressed Folder
6. Choose File>Add Password
7. Enter the Password.
8. Type the password again to confirm.
9. Click OK.

Note: Do not forget the password or you're screwed.

If you try to open/extract a file from the Compressed Folder, you'll be
prompted for the password.
 
Taurarian, can't express my great appreciation for your
reply. Entered this newsgroup with much trepidation &
little expectation. You've re-affirmed my faith in human
compassion, patience & consideration.
Gratefully,
D-2
 
Greetings --

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

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

Alternatively, you can compress the folder, and set a password to
uncompress its contents.


Bruce Chambers

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Glad I was able to assist.

Duknfnkle2 said:
Taurarian, can't express my great appreciation for your
reply. Entered this newsgroup with much trepidation &
little expectation. You've re-affirmed my faith in human
compassion, patience & consideration.
Gratefully,
D-2
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