How can I password protect a file in windows explore?

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Anthony

Can someone tell me if its posible to password protect a
file in wondows explore. For example, I have a photo I
don't want anyone to open. Can I password protect it?

Anthony
 
Hi Anthony,

You can change permissions on the file so that only your profile may access
it, but to set a password would require a third-party program. Something
like winzip that can password a zip file should be sufficient.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
Tony
Right click the desktop and choose New> Compressed (Zipped) Folder
Place the photo in the Compressed Folder. Then

(From XP Help)
1.. Double-click the compressed folder.
2.. On the File menu, click Add a Password.
3.. In the Password box, type a password.
4.. In the Confirm Password box, type the password again.
That should do it.
When you place it in the folder it will make a copy of the photo so remember
to dump it.

regards
yellowpike
 
Easier to just encrypt it. Must be NTFS.

Fatal

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Hi Anthony,

You can change permissions on the file so that only your profile may access
it, but to set a password would require a third-party program. Something
like winzip that can password a zip file should be sufficient.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone






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Easier as long as you remember to export the encryption certificate and know
how to restore it, otherwise encrypted data can be permanently lost if the
system is reinstalled, or a password change is forced by an administrator.
See:

EFS, Credentials, Private Keys Unavailable After Password Reset [Q290260]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290260

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
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