Password protecting files

MrMister | 19:27 Sat 02nd Jul 2011 | Computers

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Is there a way to password protect files or directories such as My Documents on windows 7 ?

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TonyV

are you looking to password protect a drive /directory or file - all are possible.

MrMister

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A directory that I have made with files in in it on my desk top

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Any ideas ?

beso

If you get 7-zip (free) you can password protect a zip file that contains a folder.
http://www.7-zip.org/

A more advanced solution is TrueCrypt.
http://www.truecrypt.org/

It allows an encrypted folder to be embedded inside a file or the whole partition on the drive encrypted. After it is set up the entire process of using the encrypted files is transparent once you put in the password.

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