Topic Password Protect on Windows

impilcature

I am looking for an option in XP to password protect a folder. I don't really need it encrypted per se but i would like to restrict access. The specific files that i am trying to protect are word files containing tax info and some interview boards for my MECEP Package. I don't know of any freeware that i can get my hands on and would like to hear suggestions. as of now the folder and its contents are hidden but i would like to protect it.

EDIT: UPDATE

I do have it zipped and password protected but i don't know how well that works. just the default compression on XP. It isn't classified or anything but i don't trust some of the PPL in my database administrator dept here.

mmarsh

I get this request all the time.

Do you have a unique login? Is it XP Pro?

If so, the easiest way to do this is to set PERMISSIONS to the folder you want. That way, only your unique login (your Windows user name and password) will have access to it. If anyone else tries they'll get my favorite error "Access is Denied". Its better to ask your local IT help desk to help you set it up. If you dont have anybody to ask let me know and I'll walk you through it.

If it just a home computer, I have never used it, so you use try it at your own risk:

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/U..._Download.html

There are others out there but this one is free.

impilcature

thanks for the help mmarsh i will def try that one out.

The Other Guy

what about on Vista? can you do it there too?

Zero Phlame

You could make a batch file that hides and unhides a file if a certain word is inputted. That's what I do.. I call the programs Batch Keys