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ChrisCanty97
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password protect and entire folder
#5992560 - 08/24/06 12:34 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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ok i windows xp home edition. and im trying to password protect an entire folder.. is this possible..
pretty much this is my brothers work computer.. so i dont want him gettin into all my files.. music, art, porn, ect..
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Catalysis
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Re: password protect and entire folder [Re: ChrisCanty97]
#5992601 - 08/24/06 12:49 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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You have to go to control panel and "user accounts". Then start a new account for him with limited access and password protect your account and the admin account. Thats the only way I know of. You may have to go in your account and right-click on the folder, go into sharing&security and change an option or 2.
However, if he is not computer savvy, you can right-click on the folder, go to "properties" and check the hidden folder box. Then to see the folder you have to go to tools>folder options>show hidden folders. You would have to remember to turn it off every time you leave the comp.
Edit: Err, i didnt see it was your brothers comp. There is no way to hide or protect a folder from the admin unless they let you start an account with your own password.
Edited by Catalysis (08/24/06 12:54 PM)
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tak
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Re: password protect and entire folder [Re: Catalysis]
#5992790 - 08/24/06 02:30 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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windows XP supports compressed folders (.zip) that act as normal folders. Try right clicking inside a folder of your choice or on your desktop, and clicking New->Compressed Folder. This will let you put your stuff in there, and use the compression programs built in password protection. Compression can be set to minimal for maximum loading speeds.
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tak
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Re: password protect and entire folder [Re: tak]
#5992821 - 08/24/06 02:38 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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or select all the files you want to protect, then right click then send to->compressed folder
when the folder apears, right click, and hit explore (double clicking may work, or may open winzip)
to password protect it, go to the File menu, then Add A Password
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ChrisCanty97
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Re: password protect and entire folder [Re: tak]
#5995757 - 08/25/06 11:44 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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thanks yeah hes too computer smart for that.. i had to just password protect my admin account and give him a little bitch account
i tried compressing the folder with .rar but that still wouldnt let me password protect it unless i purchased it or something.
thanks guys
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Re: password protect and entire folder [Re: ChrisCanty97]
#5998000 - 08/25/06 11:58 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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download winrar from a torrent site or p2p
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