Password Protect a Folder

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Hello there,

I share my computer with my brother, and basically he likes to mess with my files, as an older brother would. I want to be able to put a password onto my folder, so he will not be able to access it unless he knows the password, obviously.

Is there anyway of doing this? Thanks for your help!

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Moved to a more appropriate forum…

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I am assuming you are using Windows. If you have XP it’s real easy to create different users for the computer itself. More information on this can be found here. :slight_smile:

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Yep, you don’t really want password-protected folders per se, but rather just different users that can only access their files. FrozenToast’s link should work a treat.

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Ah, OK. I’ll see about that link, can anyone just direct me with instructions on how to place a password on a folder?

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That’s the easiest way. Otherwise, you’ll need to download third-party software.

:slight_smile:

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You can’t passowrd protect a folder without 3rd party software, like compuwhiz said.

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You can if you own a Mac, but I won’t start… :rolleyes:

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Good. :stuck_out_tongue: :wink:

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So, what program should I download then?

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Heh, you really don’t want to do it the easy way do you.

Ok, you can password protect folders using any one of these pieces of software :slight_smile:

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Excellent find, FrozenToast. :tup:

:slight_smile:

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Try Password Protect. This program protects folders against unwanted access. The program runs on Windows XP, 98, 2000, NT, ME.

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What about password i prefer use LoginTrap.Protect logon events,but only for Mac.)

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try folder lock…in trial version it let you use a limited number of options…but if you want full protection you have to purchase the software. there are also free softwares. i’ll check it out first then i will give you the names